Air tickets Tbilisi — Shymkent

Planning a trip from Tbilisi to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight in a few minutes, compare options by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for your ticket online.

This page brings together the key details of the route: distance and flight time, the time difference, airlines and schedules, price guidance, plus information about the arrival airport and what to see in Shymkent.

General information about flights between Tbilisi and Shymkent

The cities are about 2,020 km apart and a direct flight takes roughly 3 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 1 hour: Shymkent is one hour ahead of Tbilisi. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with tourists, passengers visiting relatives and business travellers, as southern Kazakhstan has a regular non-stop link with Georgia.

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Tbilisi — Shymkent flight schedule

Non-stop flights between Tbilisi and Shymkent are operated by SCAT Airlines with a flight time of about 3 hours 30 minutes. The service runs year-round several times a week.

The number of departures and the days of the week change with the season and demand, so it is best to check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search for your chosen date. Fares are dynamic: the closer to departure, the higher the price, and seats on popular dates sell out early.

How much does a flight from Tbilisi to Shymkent cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has a connection and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price on this route, so check the exact amount in Freedom Travel search: the results show the final price including all fees, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Tbilisi — Shymkent route

• SCAT Airlines — non-stop Tbilisi — Shymkent flights
• Air Astana — flights with a connection (via Almaty)
• Turkish Airlines and SCAT Airlines — flights with a connection (via Istanbul)
• SCAT Airlines — flights with a connection (via Aktau)

The full list of airlines and available flight combinations for your chosen date appears in the Freedom Travel search results.

How to get from Tbilisi to Shymkent: travel options

The fastest option is the SCAT Airlines non-stop flight: about 3 hours 30 minutes in the air with no intermediate stops.

If the direct flight does not suit your dates or budget, there are itineraries with a connection via Almaty, Istanbul or Aktau. Total travel time in that case usually starts from about 8 hours and depends on the length of the layover.

A non-stop flight wins on time and comfort, while connecting itineraries are sometimes cheaper and offer more flexibility with dates. If you connect in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Tbilisi

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (CIT). It is located about 10 km from the city centre, and buses and taxis run into town.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is one of the largest cities in Kazakhstan and an important centre of the south of the country. It combines ancient history with modern development.

• Dendropark — a large park with a collection of plants
• Ken Baba ethno-park — a park with elements of traditional Kazakh culture
• Ordabasy Square — the central square of the city
• Central Park — a popular place to relax
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — displays on the archaeology, history and ethnography of the region
• Citadel of ancient Shymkent — remains of an ancient settlement in the historic part of the city

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