Air tickets Turkistan — Shymkent

Need flight tickets from Turkistan to Shymkent? Start with a search on Freedom Travel: on the website and in the mobile app you can choose an itinerary, compare airline offers, reserve a seat and pay for your ticket online.

On this page we break the route down point by point: the distance and approximate travel time, the available flight options, the airlines, what the ticket price depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Turkistan and Shymkent

The distance between Turkistan and Shymkent is only about 130 km. No scheduled non-stop flights operate on such a short leg, so air travel is possible only with a connection at a major hub airport and takes from about four hours and up. Both cities are in the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan and no visa is required. The route is mainly of interest to travellers who arrive in Turkistan from afar and continue their trip across the south of the country.

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Turkistan — Shymkent flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Turkistan and Shymkent in the schedule — the cities are simply too close together. The journey consists of two legs: first a departure from Turkistan to Almaty or Astana, then a connecting flight on to Shymkent.

The set of connections and their duration depend on the season and the day of the week, so it is easier to check the schedule for a specific date in the Freedom Travel search. Prices are dynamic and move with demand.

How much does a flight from Turkistan to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the connection you choose and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed fare — it is updated daily. You will see the current price including all fees in the Freedom Travel search, where you can also pay by card online.

Which airlines fly the Turkistan — Shymkent route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• Air Astana — operates the Almaty — Shymkent or Astana — Shymkent leg of a connecting itinerary

The mix of carriers and the available flight combinations change along with the seasonal schedule. The full list of airlines for your date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Turkistan to Shymkent: flight options

There is no non-stop flight between the cities: 130 km is too short a distance for scheduled air service, so a direct option is not available on this route.

The only air option is a connecting itinerary. The layover is made in Almaty or Astana: you fly from Turkistan to a hub airport and then change to a flight bound for Shymkent.

When comparing options, pay attention to the total travel time and the length of the layover: on such a short route the difference between offers comes down mostly to how long you wait at the intermediate airport. No transit visa is needed, as this is a domestic flight.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Turkistan

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (CIT). It is located about 10 km from the city centre, with buses and taxis running into town. The airport serves a large number of domestic destinations and is the key air hub of southern Kazakhstan.

What to see in Shymkent

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

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

Heading to southern Kazakhstan? Check the available connections in the Freedom Travel search and book your ticket from Turkistan to Shymkent online — quickly and with no ticket-office visit.