Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shymkent to Astana?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Astana takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shymkent and Astana?

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The flight distance between Shymkent and Astana is 975 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Astana?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shymkent and Astana. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qazaq Air, Scat Airlines, Hahn Air, FlyArystan.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shymkent?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shymkent and Almaty, Wuhan, Dubai, Cairo, Athens, Aktau, Istanbul, İzmir, Manchester, Tirana, Bologna, Yerevan, Dublin, Colombo, Ulaanbaatar, Samarinda, Kadapa, Datong, Taraz.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Astana and London, Almaty, Edinburgh, Dublin, Glasgow, Taipei, Singapore, Tallinn, Manchester, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Atyrau, Aktau, Copenhagen, Brussels, Sharm El Sheikh, Oral, Bishkek, Mumbai.

Question 6

What airports are near Shymkent?

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The main airport in Shymkent is Shymkent International. It is also served by Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz.

Question 7

What airports are near Astana?

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The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shymkent and Astana?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shymkent and Astana thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shymkent and Astana can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Shymkent and Astana?

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Currently, you can fly between Shymkent and Astana with FlyArystan, Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Qazaq Air, Turkish Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Shymkent and Astana?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shymkent and Astana, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Shymkent and Astana?

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Traveling between Shymkent and Astana, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Shymkent?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shymkent. The main one is Shymkent International and other nearby airports include Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz

Question 14

How many airports are there near Astana?

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There are a number of airports in and around Astana. The main one is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and other nearby airports include Sary-Arka.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Astana depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Astana arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shymkent and Astana depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shymkent and Astana arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£42
Cheapest round-trip	£87
Average round-trip	£119
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	£56 – £318

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
FlyArystan	2	2	2	2	2	3	2
Scat Airlines	4	4	4	3	---	3	3
Qazaq Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
FlyArystan	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Scat Airlines	---	---	---	---	4	3	---
Qazaq Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
FlyArystan	3	3	2	3	2	2	2
Scat Airlines	4	---	1	3	---	---	2
Qazaq Air	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
FlyArystan	3	3	2	3	2	2	2
Scat Airlines	1	---	4	3	4	2	---
Qazaq Air	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
FlyArystan	KZR	ARYSTAN	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes	0 0
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes	No
Qazaq Air	QAZ	IQ	Yes	0 0
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-11°C	-18°C
February	-9°C	-17°C
March	-1°C	-10°C
April	12°C	1°C
May	20°C	8°C
June	24°C	13°C
July	25°C	15°C
August	24°C	14°C
September	18°C	8°C
October	9°C	1°C
November	-2°C	-7°C
December	-9°C	-15°C