Air tickets Shymkent — Kutaisi

Planning a trip to Georgia and looking for tickets from Shymkent to Kutaisi? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable options, compare them by price and travel time, book your seat and pay online.

This page gathers the essentials of the route: distance and approximate travel time, connecting options, the airlines involved, details about Kutaisi airport and ideas on what to see in and around the city.

General information about flights between Shymkent and Kutaisi

The direct-line distance is about 2,210 km; a non-stop flight would take roughly 3 hours 15 minutes. There are no non-stop flights from Shymkent to Kutaisi, so the trip involves one stop and takes from about 7 hours including the connection. Kutaisi is 1 hour behind Shymkent. Kazakhstani citizens can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 1 year; check the current rules before travelling. Travellers choose this route for holidays in Imereti, trips to the canyons and caves, and as an affordable way into Georgia.

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Flight schedule Shymkent — Kutaisi

There is no non-stop service between the two cities. A convenient routing runs via Istanbul: Pegasus flies from Shymkent to Sabiha airport and continues to Kutaisi with its own flights, while SCAT Airlines also serves Istanbul from Shymkent. The second option is a connection in Astana or Almaty, from where FlyArystan flies to Kutaisi (seasonally from Almaty).

There is a third scenario as well: the non-stop Shymkent — Tbilisi flights operated by SCAT Airlines and Azerbaijan Airlines, continuing overland — Kutaisi airport is linked by shuttles with Tbilisi and Batumi. Frequencies change with the seasons, so check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search; pricing is dynamic.

How much does a flight from Shymkent to Kutaisi cost

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

Which airlines operate the Shymkent — Kutaisi route

• Pegasus — operates both legs: Shymkent — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Kutaisi
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Astana or Almaty)
• SCAT Airlines — flights from Shymkent to Istanbul and Tbilisi for the onward journey
• Azerbaijan Airlines — non-stop Shymkent — Tbilisi service as an alternative gateway into Georgia

The carrier mix 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 Kutaisi: travel options

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

Connections run via Istanbul, Astana and Almaty. The alternative is flying non-stop into Tbilisi and continuing overland.

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

Find return flights from Kutaisi to Shymkent

Kutaisi airport

Flights arrive at Kutaisi David the Builder International Airport (Kopitnari), about 14 km west of the city. Airport shuttles to Kutaisi, Tbilisi and Batumi depart from the terminal, and taxis are available.

What to see in Kutaisi

Kutaisi is one of Georgia’s oldest cities and its second capital, the centre of the Imereti region. Medieval churches survive here, and scenic canyons and caves lie close by.

• Bagrati Cathedral — an 11th-century medieval cathedral on a hill
• Gelati Monastery — a medieval monastic complex, a UNESCO site
• Martvili Canyon — a scenic canyon with turquoise water and boat rides
• Prometheus Cave — a large illuminated stalactite cave
• Okatse Canyon — a suspended walkway above the gorge
• Central market and Colchis Fountain — a colourful bazaar and the city’s main square

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