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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and Shymkent takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Almaty and Shymkent?

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The flight distance between Almaty and Shymkent is 626 km.

Question 3

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

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

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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, Astana, Tallinn, Auckland, Perth, Athens, Atyrau, Dubai, Sydney, Singapore, Mumbai, Toronto, Dublin, Bishkek, Kozhikode, Hanoi, Oskemen, Frankfurt, Dushanbe, Manila.

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, Astana, London, Tashkent, Toronto, Dublin, Sydney, Copenhagen, Aktau, Bishkek, Dalaman, Ankara, Kyiv, Paris, Bandar Seri Begawan, Taraz, Atyrau, Tbilisi, Thessaloniki.

Question 6

What airports are near Almaty?

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

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.

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Almaty and Shymkent thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Almaty and Shymkent 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 Almaty and Shymkent?

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

Question 11

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

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

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Traveling between Almaty 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 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 Manas International, Almaty International, Taldykorgan

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 Almaty 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 Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Almaty 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	£27
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£31
Cheapest round-trip	£54
Average round-trip	£106
Nonstop flights in May	£31 – £141

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Air Astana	2	2	2	2	---	2	2
FlyArystan	2	3	1	2	---	1	2
Scat Airlines	3	3	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
Air Astana	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
FlyArystan	2	3	1	2	3	1	2
Scat Airlines	2	3	3	2	---	---	3
Qazaq Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

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

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Air Astana	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
FlyArystan	4	1	1	3	1	2	2
Scat Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	---
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
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes	No

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