Need flights from Shymkent to Zhezkazgan? 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 Zhezkazgan.
General information about flights between Shymkent and Zhezkazgan
The distance between Shymkent and Zhezkazgan is about 611 km. A non-stop flight takes roughly 1 hour 15 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 direction links the south of the country with the industrial centre of the Ulytau region and is popular with business travellers and residents of both cities.
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Flight schedule Shymkent — Zhezkazgan
The route is served by non-stop flights with a travel time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. Frequency is modest — around two departures a week — so it is worth booking seats early.
Departure days and the number of services 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 demand and how early you book.
How much does a flight from Shymkent to Zhezkazgan cost
The price of a flight from Shymkent to Zhezkazgan 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 — Zhezkazgan route
- SCAT Airlines — direct flights
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana)
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
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 Zhezkazgan: travel options
The fastest option is the non-stop flight: it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and gets you to the city without stops. The service is operated by SCAT Airlines.
If there is no non-stop flight on your day or the seats are already sold out, consider a connecting itinerary via Astana or Almaty — both cities are linked to Zhezkazgan by regular domestic services.
The non-stop flight saves a lot of time but offers a limited choice of dates. A connecting option gives more schedule flexibility and is sometimes cheaper, although the journey takes considerably longer. A connection inside Kazakhstan requires no additional documents.
Find return flights from Zhezkazgan to Shymkent
Zhezkazgan airport
Flights are served by Zhezkazgan Airport, code DZN. It lies about 9 km south-east of the city centre, and you can reach town by taxi.
What to see in Zhezkazgan
Zhezkazgan is an industrial city in central Kazakhstan, known as a centre of the copper industry. It grew up around mining and metallurgical production.
- Museum of History and Archaeology — exhibits on the history and archaeology of the region.
- Mausoleum of Jochi Khan — a medieval monument on the steppe not far from the city.
- Mausoleum of Alasha Khan — a historic mausoleum in the surroundings of the city.
- Kengir Reservoir — a summer recreation spot near the city.
- Serke Kozhamkulov Music and Drama Theatre — the Kazakh music and drama theatre of the city.
- Museum of the History of Mining and Smelting — located in the village of Zhezdy near the city.
Check seat availability on the next departures and book your Shymkent — Zhezkazgan tickets on Freedom Travel: with only a few flights a week, booking early helps you catch the best fare.