Direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul

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Shymkent

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

CIT

Shymkent Airport

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Istanbul

Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Distance
2,077 miles  ·  (3,343 km)
Flight time
5 hours and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • Scat Air
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737-800

Shymkent to Istanbul Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Shymkent to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CIT to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Istanbul

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Shymkent to Istanbul

Airline-specific flight schedules from Shymkent to Istanbul

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Shymkent CIT to Istanbul IST, which is Scat Air. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Scat Air flight schedulefrom Shymkent to Istanbul

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Shymkent to Istanbul Flights

Flights from CIT to IST are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 06:00 - 19:00. The earliest flight departs at 06:00, the last flight departs at 19:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Shymkent to Istanbul takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Shymkent and Istanbul is 2,077 miles (or 3,343 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

How many flights per week are there from CIT to IST?

There are 4 flights per week flying from Shymkent to Istanbul (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Shymkent to Istanbul?

5 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shymkent to Istanbul.

How far is Istanbul from Shymkent?

The distance from Shymkent to Istanbul is 2,077 miles (3,343 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CIT airport to IST airport?

Scat Air is the only airline flying nonstop from Shymkent to Istanbul.

What alliances have direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul?

There are no alliances flying direct from Shymkent to Istanbul at the moment.

What classes are available from Shymkent to Istanbul?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Shymkent to Istanbul?

Aircraft types that fly from Shymkent to Istanbul:

  • Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Shymkent to Istanbul?

The earliest flight departs at 06:00 from Shymkent and arrives at 09:20 at Istanbul.

What is the latest flight available from Shymkent to Istanbul?

The latest flight departs at 19:00 from Shymkent and arrives at 22:20 at Istanbul.

Popular flights from Shymkent via Istanbul

Non-stop flights from CIT to IST

2,077 miles (3,343 km)  ·  5h 20m

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