Air tickets Shymkent — Taraz

Looking for flights from Shymkent to Taraz? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available options, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online.

This page gathers what matters about the direction: which travel options exist, which airlines serve the route, how the connections work, what the ticket price depends on, and what to see in Taraz.

General information about flights between Shymkent and Taraz

The distance between Shymkent and Taraz is only about 159 km — these are neighbouring cities in southern Kazakhstan. Because the distance is so short there are no scheduled non-stop flights: air service ran until 2021 and is absent from the current timetable. The trip is possible only with a connection via Almaty or Astana and takes from about 4 hours including the layover. 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 direction mainly interests transit passengers arriving in the region from far away.

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Flight schedule Shymkent — Taraz

There are no non-stop flights between Shymkent and Taraz in the timetable. The trip is made with a connection via Almaty or Astana, and the total travel time starts at roughly 4 hours depending on the layover.

The number of convenient connections varies by day of the week and by season, so it is easier to check the current schedule in the Freedom Travel search. Airfares are dynamic and depend on demand and how early you book.

How much does a flight from Shymkent to Taraz cost

The price of a flight from Shymkent to Taraz depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how early the ticket is issued. It is best to check the exact fare for your dates in the Freedom Travel search: the total is displayed with all fees included, and you can pay by bank card online.

Which airlines fly the Shymkent — Taraz route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana); the only carrier with scheduled service to Taraz
• Air Astana — connecting flights (on the Shymkent to Almaty or Astana leg)
• FlyArystan — connecting flights (on the Shymkent to Almaty or Astana 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 Taraz: travel options

There are no non-stop flights on the Shymkent — Taraz route in the current timetable: the distance is too short for scheduled air service.

The trip is only possible with one connection — via Almaty or Astana. Flights to Taraz are operated by SCAT Airlines, while the leg from Shymkent to the hub can also be flown with Air Astana or FlyArystan. It is worth arranging the connection in advance, as frequency to Taraz is low.

When comparing options, weigh the total travel time against the price — because of the connection, flying takes considerably longer than the flight itself. For short hops between the two cities many travellers choose ground transport, while an air ticket makes sense as the continuation of a long-haul journey. A connection inside Kazakhstan requires no additional documents.

Find return flights from Taraz to Shymkent

Taraz airport

Flights are served by Taraz (Aulie-Ata) Airport, code DMB. It lies about 7 km south-west of the city centre, and you can reach town by taxi.

What to see in Taraz

Taraz is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan, with more than a thousand years of history. It is known for its medieval architectural monuments.

• Aisha Bibi Mausoleum — a medieval architectural monument near the city.
• Karakhan Mausoleum — a historic mausoleum in the city centre.
• Tekturmas Mausoleum — an ancient memorial complex on the bank of the Talas River.
• Museum of Local History — exhibits on the history of the region.
• Kali Yunus Oriental Bathhouse — an architectural monument from the late 19th century.
• Hibatulla Tarazi Mosque — the central mosque of the city.

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