Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Astana and Shymkent takes around 1.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Astana and Shymkent?

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The flight distance between Astana and Shymkent is 975 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Auckland, Kyiv, Aktau, Berlin, Singapore, Larnaca, İzmir, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Tirana, New Delhi, Athens, Calgary, Tallinn, Vilnius, Dublin.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shymkent?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shymkent and Athens, Riga, London, Tashkent, Toronto, Dublin, Sydney, Copenhagen, Almaty, Aktau, Bishkek, Dalaman, Ankara, Kyiv, Paris, Bandar Seri Begawan, Taraz, Atyrau, Tbilisi, Thessaloniki.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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 Astana and Shymkent?

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Astana and Shymkent, 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 Astana and Shymkent?

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Traveling between Astana and Shymkent, 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 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 14

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 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Astana and Shymkent 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 Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Astana and Shymkent 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 Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Astana and Shymkent 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 Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Astana and Shymkent 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 Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£33
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£33
Cheapest round-trip	£55
Average round-trip	£73
Nonstop flights in September	£33 – £77

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Scat Airlines	4	4	4	4	---	2	4
FlyArystan	1	4	2	3	---	1	2
Qazaq Air	---	1	2	2	---	1	2

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
Scat Airlines	4	4	4	1	3	1	3
FlyArystan	2	4	2	1	---	2	1
Qazaq Air	1	1	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
Scat Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
FlyArystan	2	4	3	2	---	3	3
Qazaq Air	1	1	2	2	1	2	2

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
Scat Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
FlyArystan	2	4	3	2	---	3	3
Qazaq Air	1	1	2	2	1	2	2

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