Direct flights from Astana to Shymkent

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Kazakhstan

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NQZ

Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport

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Shymkent

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

CIT

Shymkent Airport

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Distance
605 miles  ·  (974 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 40 minutes
Airlines
  • FlyArystan
  • Scat Air
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737-800

Astana to Shymkent Flight Schedule

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

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Best time to visit Shymkent

What is the best time to visit Shymkent?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Shymkent 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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Shymkent 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 Astana to Shymkent

Airline-specific flight schedules from Astana to Shymkent

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Astana NQZ to Shymkent CIT. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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FlyArystan
FlyArystan flight schedulefrom Astana to Shymkent

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Scat Air flight schedulefrom Astana to Shymkent

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Astana to Shymkent Flights

Flights from NQZ to CIT are operated 51 times a week, with an average of 7 flights per day. Departure times vary between 00:05 - 23:40. The earliest flight departs at 00:05, the last flight departs at 23:40. 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 Astana to Shymkent takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. The flight distance between Astana and Shymkent is 605 miles (or 974 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Shymkent?

There is 1 airport in Shymkent: Shymkent Airport (CIT).

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

There are 51 flights per week flying from Astana to Shymkent (as of April 2026).

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

1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Astana to Shymkent.

How far is Shymkent from Astana?

The distance from Astana to Shymkent is 605 miles (974 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from NQZ airport to CIT airport?

FlyArystan and Scat Air are flying nonstop from Astana to Shymkent.

What alliances have direct flights from Astana to Shymkent?

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

What classes are available from Astana to Shymkent?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Astana to Shymkent?

Aircraft types that fly from Astana to Shymkent:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Astana to Shymkent?

The earliest flight departs at 00:05 from Astana and arrives at 02:05 at Shymkent.

What is the latest flight available from Astana to Shymkent?

The latest flight departs at 23:40 from Astana and arrives at 01:35 at Shymkent.

Non-stop flights from NQZ to CIT

605 miles (974 km)  ·  1h 40m

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