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Wed, Oct 14
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£118
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Thu, Oct 15
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£122
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Sun, Oct 11
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£124
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Wed, Oct 14
Shymkent CITIstanbul IST

£152
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Tue, Oct 13
Shymkent CITIstanbul IST

£153
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Thu, Oct 15
Shymkent CITIstanbul IST

£153
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Wed, Oct 14 – Sun, Oct 18
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£244
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Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 18
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£248
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Sun, Oct 11 – Thu, Oct 15
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£265
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Sun, Oct 11 – Wed, Oct 14
Shymkent CITIstanbul SAW

£268
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Wed, Oct 14 – Sun, Oct 18
Shymkent CITIstanbul IST

£275
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Tue, Oct 13 – Sun, Oct 18
Shymkent CITIstanbul IST

£276
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Shymkent International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
339
Flight distance
3315 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
11111---1
------11------1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
11111---1
------11------1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
11111---1
------11------1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
11111---1
------11------1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Shymkent to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
19%
22°C18°C
3 Oct
57%
18°C16°C
Sunday
27 Sep
79%
21°C19°C
4 Oct
19%
18°C16°C
Monday
28 Sep
85%
20°C18°C
5 Oct
73%
21°C16°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
86%
19°C17°C
6 Oct
57%
19°C16°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
83%
19°C17°C
7 Oct
20°C15°C
Thursday
1 Oct
85%
18°C17°C
8 Oct
19°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
38%
20°C17°C
9 Oct
17%
23°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Shymkent and Istanbul is 3315 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Scat Airlines, Pegasus, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, and Azerbaijan Airlines. Shymkent and Istanbul have 339 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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