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Air tickets Shymkent — Istanbul

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Gathered tickets with best prices by route Shymkent — Istanbul

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Airlines flying this route

Popular airlines

FlyArystan FlyArystanAir Astana Air AstanaSCAT SCATQazaq Air (Казах Эйр) Qazaq Air (Казах Эйр)Turkish Airlines Turkish AirlinesUzbekistan Airways Uzbekistan AirwaysPegasus Airlines Pegasus AirlinesAeroflot AeroflotAsiana Airlines Asiana AirlinesLufthansa LufthansaKLM KLMEtihad Airways Etihad AirwaysBritish Airways British AirwaysSouthern Sky Southern SkyS7 Airlines S7 AirlinesAir Arabia Air ArabiaQatar Airways Qatar AirwaysFlydubai FlydubaiEmirates EmiratesWizz Air Wizz AirLOT Polish Airlines LOT Polish AirlinesAzerbaijan Airlines Azerbaijan AirlinesVietjet Qazaqstan Vietjet QazaqstanChina Southern Airlines China Southern AirlinesAir China Air ChinaAJet AJetCentrum Air Centrum AirBelavia BelaviaSomon Air Somon AirRed Wings Red WingsAirAsia X AirAsia XChina Eastern Airlines China Eastern AirlinesLoong Air Loong AirCathay Pacific Cathay PacificAir Arabia Abu Dhabi Air Arabia Abu DhabiEastar Jet Eastar JetQanot Sharq Qanot SharqFlyOne Armenia FlyOne Armenia

Departure and arrival airports

Shymkent CIT

  • Main airport of Shymkent
  • Operates around the clock
  • 2 passenger terminals
  • Over 2 million passengers a year

Istanbul IST

  • Main airport of Istanbul
  • Operates around the clock
  • One passenger terminal
  • About 84 million passengers a year

Turkey entry rules for citizens of Kazakhstan

No visa required

For stays up to 30 days

Passport

Check its validity before you travel

Medical insurance

Recommended for trips abroad

Other flights from Shymkent

All destinations from Shymkent

Other flights to Istanbul

All flights to Istanbul

About the Shymkent — Istanbul flight

  • Distance between cities 3 346 km
  • Average flight time ~4 h 50 min
  • Flight count in a week 10+

Route highlights

  • Direct flights
  • Average flight time 4 h 50 min
  • Distance ~3346 km

Best time to travel

  • Low season: March–May and September–November
  • Comfortable prices outside peak demand
  • Booking 2–3 months in advance

Traveler tips

  • Check your passport's validity
  • Review the entry rules
  • Get medical insurance

Questions and answers

  • Tickets Shymkent — Istanbul are cheapest during: March–May and September–November — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.

  • No visa is required for Türkiye for citizens of Kazakhstan for stays of up to 30 days. A passport is required for entry. Check the current requirements on the consulate's website before your trip, as visa rules may change.

  • Flights on the Shymkent — Istanbul route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.

  • A direct flight Shymkent — Istanbul takes on average 4 h 50 min. On connecting flights the travel time increases by 2–5 hours depending on the layover. Check the exact time for specific dates when searching for tickets.

  • The price of the Shymkent — Istanbul flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.

  • Flights from Shymkent arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) — the largest airport in the region. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

  • Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.

  • Flights from Shymkent to Istanbul are a popular travel destination for residents and guests of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Travelers buy a plane ticket to Istanbul for tourism purposes, and also use the city's international airports as a transit hub.

    How to buy a plane ticket Shymkent — Istanbul

    To buy air tickets from Shymkent to Istanbul at a good price, experienced travelers advise:

    • Book tickets in advance;
    • Choose departure dates in the middle of the week;
    • Buy tickets from low-cost airlines;
    • Track ticket prices for nearby dates.

    You can find and buy a ticket at the best price on Freedom Travel: our service offers a convenient search system – you can book tickets for direct and connecting flights on the date you need.

    In which month is it advantageous to buy a ticket?

    Following a flexible ticket pricing policy, airlines set maximum prices during the period of highest demand: for the Shymkent – Istanbul route these months are July, September and October. Air travel from December to March will cost you less than in the "high season".

    Is it worth buying round-trip tickets at once?

    A trip to Istanbul from Shymkent will cost you less if you buy tickets for the return direction at the same time. Choose the dates you need, and the capabilities of our service will help you buy tickets at a good price.

    Which airlines fly from Shymkent to Istanbul?

    Direct flights to the former Turkish capital are offered by two carriers – SCAT and Pegasus Airlines. A connecting flight can be composed of routes of the carriers Air Astana, FlyArystan, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Vietjet Qazaqstan, Azerbaijan Airlines and Qatar Airways. The average duration of a direct flight is 5 hours; on the Freedom Travel website you can find direct and connecting flights for any date.

    Which is cheaper — with a connection or a direct flight?

    A direct flight from Shymkent allows travelers to reach their destination quickly and comfortably, however a plane ticket on direct flights often costs more than connecting routes. By planning your trip in advance, you can compose an optimal route with connections and thus save money.

    About Istanbul

    Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in Turkey, its former capital. This city with a centuries-old history has 19 sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Tourists from Kazakhstan can visit ancient temples, take a walking or water tour, and enjoy the beautiful city and sea landscapes.

    How to get from the airport to Istanbul?

    Transfer from Istanbul airport is offered by private carriers and taxis; you can also get to the city by bus. The distance from the new airport to the city is 40 km – take this into account when planning travel time.

    Have a great trip!

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