Air tickets Shymkent — Alanya

Planning a Mediterranean holiday and looking for tickets from Shymkent to Alanya? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can pick a flight, compare options by price and travel time, book your seat and pay online.

This page collects the essentials of the route: distance and approximate travel time, connecting options, the airlines involved, details about Alanya airport and ideas on what to see at the resort.

General information about flights between Shymkent and Alanya

The direct-line distance is about 3,240 km; a non-stop flight of that length would take roughly 4 hours 30 minutes. There are no non-stop flights from Shymkent to Gazipasa-Alanya airport, so the trip involves one stop and takes from about 8 hours including the connection. Alanya is 2 hours behind Shymkent. Kazakhstani citizens enter Turkey visa-free for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within 180); check the current rules before travelling. Demand peaks in the warm season, when traffic to Turkish resorts is at its highest.

Why buy tickets from Shymkent to Alanya with Freedom Travel

• We work with all airlines available on the route
• Convenient search with filters by time, stops and airline
• A low-fare calendar helps you find the best date
• Extra services: seat selection, baggage, insurance, SMS alerts
• Secure and reliable online payments
• 24/7 support at every stage of your trip
• Up to 10% cashback via Freedom SuperApp

Flight schedule Shymkent — Alanya

There is no non-stop service from Shymkent to Gazipasa-Alanya airport. The usual routing is via Istanbul: SCAT Airlines flies Shymkent to Istanbul, from where Turkish Airlines serves Alanya, while Pegasus connects through Sabiha airport. Another option is a stop in Almaty or Astana, from where FlyArystan flies to Gazipasa.

An alternative way to the resort is the non-stop Shymkent — Antalya service operated by FlyArystan and Pegasus: Antalya airport is about 130 km from Alanya along the coastal road, with transfers and buses covering the rest. Frequencies change noticeably by season, so check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search for your date; pricing is dynamic.

How much does a flight from Shymkent to Alanya cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline and routing, the season and how early you book — at the height of the beach season prices are higher. There is no fixed price, so check the final amount with all fees in Freedom Travel search and pay online by card.

Which airlines operate the Shymkent — Alanya route

• SCAT Airlines — flights from Shymkent to Istanbul for an onward connection
• Turkish Airlines — operates the Istanbul — Alanya leg
• Pegasus — operates the Shymkent — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen leg
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty or Astana), plus non-stop Shymkent — Antalya service

The carrier mix on resort routes shifts with the seasons, and some itineraries combine flights of different airlines. See the full up-to-date list in Freedom Travel search for your chosen dates.

How to get from Shymkent to Alanya: travel options

There is no non-stop Shymkent — Alanya flight, so a one-stop itinerary is the standard choice.

Most connections go through Istanbul, less often through Almaty or Astana. It is also worth comparing an arrival into Antalya with a ground transfer to Alanya — sometimes that works out faster and cheaper.

A short layover saves time but leaves less buffer if a flight is delayed; a longer one is calmer and often cheaper. Count the total journey time including the ride from the airport to your hotel. If your itinerary passes through a third country, check in advance whether a transit visa is required.

Find return flights from Alanya to Shymkent

Alanya airport

The resort is served by Gazipasa-Alanya Airport (GZP), about 40 km east of the centre of Alanya. HAVAS airport shuttles, transfers and taxis run to the hotels; Antalya Airport (AYT) is often used as an alternative gateway.

What to see in Alanya

Alanya is a popular Turkish resort on the Mediterranean with long beaches, a medieval fortress and a mild climate. Beach days here combine easily with walks through the old town and boat trips along the coast.

• Alanya Castle — a medieval citadel on a rocky headland
• Red Tower (Kizil Kule) — the city’s symbol, an octagonal 13th-century tower
• Cleopatra Beach — the famous sandy beach
• Damlatas Cave — a stalactite cave with air said to be healing
• Old harbour and shipyard (Tersane) — the historic Seljuk shipyard by the sea
• Coastal boat trips — excursions to caves and coves

The sea, the fortress and warm evenings are waiting: compare the connections and buy your Shymkent — Alanya ticket early with Freedom Travel to catch a good fare.