Air tickets Sharjah — Shymkent

Looking for tickets from Sharjah to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can build the itinerary, compare airline fares, choose a convenient connection, complete the booking and pay for your ticket online by card.

Here you will find the practical details: the distance and travel time, the hubs used on this route, the airlines that operate each leg, what the fare depends on, plus information about Shymkent airport and the sights of the city.

General information about flights between Sharjah and Shymkent

The distance between Sharjah and Shymkent is about 2,300 km. A non-stop flight would take roughly 3 hours 30 minutes, but there is no direct service between the cities: with one connection the journey takes 7 hours or more, depending on the layover. The time difference is 1 hour, with Shymkent ahead of the UAE. The route is popular with Kazakhstanis working in the Emirates, with business travellers and with families returning home to southern Kazakhstan.

Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel.

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Sharjah — Shymkent flight schedule

There is no non-stop Sharjah — Shymkent flight. The route is most often built through Almaty: an Air Arabia service from Sharjah, then one of the many domestic Almaty — Shymkent flights operated by Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT. The second option runs via Istanbul, from where Shymkent is served by SCAT (from Istanbul Airport) and Pegasus (from Sabiha Gokcen).

The number of convenient connections varies by day of the week and by season, and fares are recalculated dynamically, so it is best to check the schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Sharjah to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airlines on each leg, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: the Freedom Travel search shows the total including all fees, and payment is made online by card.

Which airlines fly the Sharjah — Shymkent route

• Air Arabia — operates flights from Sharjah to Almaty, Tashkent and Istanbul
• Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT — operate the domestic Almaty — Shymkent leg
• SCAT — also flies to Shymkent from Istanbul Airport (IST)
• Pegasus — operates the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Shymkent leg
• flydubai — from September operates non-stop flights to Shymkent from Dubai, which is a separate airport, not Sharjah

The mix of carriers and combinations depends on your departure date, so the Freedom Travel search shows the full list of options.

How to get from Sharjah to Shymkent: your flight options

There are no non-stop flights between Sharjah and Shymkent. It is important not to confuse the UAE airports: Sharjah and Dubai are about 25 km apart, and the only non-stop service to Shymkent departs from Dubai, flown by flydubai from September. From Sharjah the journey is always made with a connection.

The most dependable pattern is a connection in Almaty: Sharjah — Almaty with Air Arabia, then Almaty — Shymkent with Air Astana, FlyArystan or SCAT, a leg with departures throughout the day. The alternative goes via Istanbul: Air Arabia takes you to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen, and SCAT and Pegasus fly on to Shymkent. One more option is the Air Arabia flight to Tashkent: the Uzbek capital lies about 120 km from Shymkent, so part of the trip can be covered by road.

The Almaty option is usually the fastest and the most flexible for connections, Istanbul can be cheaper, and Tashkent suits travellers who do not mind a border crossing by land. Since the connection is outside Kazakhstan, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Sharjah

Shymkent airport

Shymkent International Airport (code CIT) is about 10 km from the city centre, with buses and taxis running downtown. It is one of the busiest airports in Kazakhstan, linked by domestic flights to almost every major city in the country and by international services to destinations including Istanbul, Dubai, Jeddah and Medina.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is one of the largest cities in Kazakhstan and a key centre of the south. It combines an ancient history with modern development.

• Dendropark — a large park with a collection of plants
• Ken Baba ethno-park — a park with elements of traditional Kazakh culture
• Ordabasy Square — the central square of the city
• Central Park — a popular place to relax
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — displays on the archaeology, history and ethnography of the region
• Citadel of ancient Shymkent — remains of an ancient settlement in the historic part of the city

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