Air tickets Shymkent — Kokshetau

Looking for flights from Shymkent to Kokshetau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable services, compare them by price and departure time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online.

This page brings together the essentials about the route: how long the flight lasts, which airlines serve the direction, how often departures run, what the ticket price depends on, and what to see in Kokshetau.

General information about flights between Shymkent and Kokshetau

The distance between Shymkent and Kokshetau is about 1,220 km. A non-stop flight takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes. Both cities are in the UTC+5 time zone, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan — no visa is required. The route links the south and the north of the country and is especially busy in summer: Kokshetau is the gateway to the Burabay resort area.

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Flight schedule Shymkent — Kokshetau

The route is served by non-stop flights with a travel time of about 1 hour 50 minutes. Frequency is modest — around two departures a week — and the schedule is seasonal, so in some periods the service may not operate at all.

Departure days and the number of flights change with the season and demand, so it is easier to check the current schedule in the Freedom Travel search. Airfares are dynamic and depend on load and how early you book.

How much does a flight from Shymkent to Kokshetau cost

The price of a flight from Shymkent to Kokshetau depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance the ticket is bought. Check the exact fare for your dates in the Freedom Travel search: the total is shown with all fees included, and you can pay by bank card online.

Which airlines fly the Shymkent — Kokshetau route

• SCAT Airlines — direct flights
• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty)
• Air Astana — connecting flights (on the Shymkent to Almaty leg)

The line-up of carriers and the available connections change over time, so check the full current list of airlines for your chosen dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Shymkent to Kokshetau: travel options

The most convenient option is the non-stop SCAT Airlines flight: it takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and brings you to the city without stops.

If there is no non-stop service on your day, the alternative is a connection via Almaty — that is the hub linked to Kokshetau by regular domestic flights. Almaty is reachable from Shymkent with Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines.

The non-stop flight clearly wins on time, but the choice of dates is limited to two departures a week. A connecting itinerary offers more flexibility, though the total journey stretches to several hours. A connection inside Kazakhstan requires no additional documents.

Find return flights from Kokshetau to Shymkent

Kokshetau airport

Flights are served by Kokshetau Airport, code KOV. It lies about 15 km north-east of the city centre, and you can reach town by taxi.

What to see in Kokshetau

Kokshetau is the administrative centre of Akmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The city serves as the gateway to the Burabay resort area.

• Burabay (Borovoye) National Park — a scenic resort area with lakes and rock formations near the city.
• Lake Kopa — the city lake with an embankment.
• Regional Museum of Local History — exhibits on the history and nature of the region.
• Monument to Abylai Khan — a monument on the central square of the city.
• Museum of the History of Kokshetau — exhibits on the city past in a historic building.
• Nauan Hazret Mosque — the largest mosque in the city, opened in 2015.

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