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 1.8 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 FlyArystan.

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 FlyArystan, Air Astana, Qazaq Air, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines.

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	£50
Cheapest round-trip	£95
Average round-trip	£129
Nonstop flights in April	£59 – £86
Most popular airline	FlyArystan

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
FlyArystan	3	3	2	3	---	2	3
Scat Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	---	3
Qazaq Air	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
FlyArystan	3	3	3	3	3	2	3
Scat Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Qazaq Air	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Hahn Air	---	---	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
FlyArystan	3	3	2	2	2	3	2
Scat Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Qazaq Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
FlyArystan	2	2	2	2	2	3	2
Scat Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Qazaq Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Cheap flights from Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan to Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Flights starting at £50. Choose between FlyArystan, Air Astana, or Qazaq Air to find the best price.

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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
Qazaq Air	QAZ	IQ	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	4°C	-3°C
February	6°C	-2°C
March	13°C	3°C
April	20°C	8°C
May	26°C	13°C
June	32°C	18°C
July	35°C	20°C
August	33°C	19°C
September	27°C	14°C
October	19°C	8°C
November	10°C	1°C
December	5°C	-3°C