Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Almaty takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shymkent and Almaty?

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The flight distance between Shymkent and Almaty is 626 km.

Question 3

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

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

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 Astana, Istanbul, Dubai, Bologna, Aktau, Taraz, Wuhan, Athens, Datong, Ulaanbaatar, Kadapa, Yerevan, Manchester, Colombo, Tirana, Cairo, Dublin, İzmir.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Astana, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Prague, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Istanbul, Singapore, Dushanbe, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kutaisi, Dubai, Bangkok, Vienna, Yerevan.

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 Almaty?

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The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Shymkent and Almaty?

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Currently, you can fly between Shymkent and Almaty with Scat Airlines, Air Astana, VietJet Qazaqstan, Hahn Air.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Shymkent and Almaty?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shymkent and Almaty, 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 10

What flights operate between Shymkent and Almaty?

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Traveling between Shymkent and Almaty, 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 11

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 12

How many airports are there near Almaty?

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There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Almaty 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 14

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

Question 15

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£38
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£61
Cheapest round-trip	£66
Average round-trip	£78
Nonstop flights in May	£32 – £147

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 79	40-60 min	₸150 (approximately $0.30 USD)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 92	45-65 min	₸150 (approximately $0.30 USD)	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	reaching southern districts
Taxi (official airport taxi)	25-45 min	₸3,000-₸5,000 (approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸2,000-₸4,000 (approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
InDriver (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸1,800-₸3,500 (approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	negotiating your fare
Private transfer (pre-booked)	25-40 min	₸8,000-₸15,000 (approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	guaranteed meet and greet
Rental car	25-45 min	₸15,000-₸40,000 (approximately $30–80 USD per day)	airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Scat Airlines	4	5	5	5	5	4	4
Air Astana	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Scat Airlines	4	5	5	5	5	4	4
Air Astana	1	1	2	1	1	2	1
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Scat Airlines	4	5	5	5	5	4	4
Air Astana	---	1	2	1	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights

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Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Scat Airlines	4	5	5	5	5	4	4
Air Astana	1	1	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 44 total	Daily flights: 6.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes
VietJet Qazaqstan	QAZ	IQ	Yes
Hahn Air		H1	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-2°C	-9°C
February	0°C	-8°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	13°C	3°C
May	18°C	7°C
June	23°C	11°C
July	26°C	14°C
August	25°C	12°C
September	20°C	8°C
October	12°C	2°C
November	4°C	-4°C
December	0°C	-8°C