Air tickets Shymkent — Ankara

Planning a trip to the Turkish capital? On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can find cheap flights from Shymkent to Ankara, compare airlines and connections, complete your booking and pay online by bank card.

This page gathers the key facts about the route: distance and travel time, connection options, airlines, what makes up the ticket price, the arrival airport and what to see in Ankara.

General information about flights between Shymkent and Ankara

The distance between Shymkent and Ankara is about 3,040 km. There are no non-stop flights: Shymkent has flights to Istanbul, while reaching Ankara requires a connection. The whole trip takes from 9 hours including the layover. The time difference is 2 hours: when it is noon in Shymkent, it is 10 a.m. in Ankara. Kazakhstan citizens enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within 180); check the current requirements before you travel. The route appeals to business travellers, students and those exploring historic Anatolia.

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Shymkent — Ankara flight schedule

There are no non-stop Shymkent — Ankara flights in the timetable. The journey consists of two legs: a flight from Shymkent to Istanbul or Almaty and then a connecting flight to Esenboga Airport.

Frequencies and layover lengths depend on the season and the day of the week, so it is easier to check the schedule in Freedom Travel search for your specific date. Fares are dynamic and move with demand and seat availability in the cheapest classes.

How much does a flight from Shymkent to Ankara cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airlines on both legs, the season, the layover length and how early you book. We do not publish fixed prices: Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Shymkent — Ankara route

• SCAT — the Shymkent — Istanbul (IST) leg, with a connection onward to Ankara
• Turkish Airlines — the Istanbul — Ankara leg, several flights a day
• AJet — the Almaty — Ankara leg, around two flights a week

Freedom Travel search shows the full list of carrier combinations for your date, as the airline mix on the route can change.

How to get from Shymkent to Ankara: travel options

No non-stop flights operate between Shymkent and Ankara. Do not confuse the two destinations: Shymkent has flights to Istanbul, but Ankara is a different city with a different airport, so a connection is unavoidable.

The most frequent option is a connection in Istanbul: SCAT flies from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport (IST) and Turkish Airlines operates several daily flights onward to Esenboga. The second option is a connection in Almaty, from where AJet flies to Ankara.

Istanbul offers more departure times and shorter waits, while the Almaty routing can be cheaper but has fewer flights. Compare the total travel time, the layover and the baggage rules on both legs. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Ankara to Shymkent

Ankara airport

Flights arrive at Esenboga International Airport (ESB), about 28 km north-east of the centre of Ankara. Belko Air airport buses, taxis and transfers run to the city.

What to see in Ankara

Ankara is the capital of Turkey and its second-largest city, an administrative centre with both ancient and republican heritage.

• Anitkabir — the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
• Ankara Castle (Hisar) — an old citadel with views over the city
• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations — a world-famous collection of Hittite and Anatolian artefacts
• Temple of Augustus and Rome — ancient ruins in the city centre
• Kocatepe Mosque — the largest mosque in Ankara
• Genclik Park — a central park with a lake and funfair rides

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