Non-stop flights from Shymkent (CIT)
Shymkent Airport (IATA: CIT, ICAO: UAII), also known as Shymkent Airport, is a medium sized airport in Kazakhstan. It is an international airport and serves the area of Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Shymkent Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 14 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 5 domestic flights from Shymkent.
The longest flight from Shymkent CIT is a 1,402 mile (2,257 km) non-stop route to Jeddah JED. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and is operated by Scat Air.
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Airlines flying from Shymkent Popular destinations from Shymkent Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Shymkent
In total there are 6 airlines flying from and to Shymkent. These carriers are:






Popular destinations from Shymkent
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Shymkent, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.














Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Shymkent that require a stopover:










Business class flights from Shymkent
There are 3 airports that have flights from Shymkent in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from CIT are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Shymkent
There are intercontinental flights operating from Shymkent Airport (CIT) between Shymkent and Europe, the Middle-East and Central Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Shymkent and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to Europe
Aeroflot (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED) and Istanbul (IST).
Pegasus: year-round to Antalya (AYT) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Doha (DOH).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to Central Asia
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), Almaty (ALA) and year-round flights to Kokshetau (KOV).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), year-round flights to Almaty (ALA) and seasonal flights to Atyrau (GUW).
International flights from Shymkent
Flights from Shymkent to Qatar

Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Shymkent. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Shymkent to Russia

There are 2 destinations in Russia that have non-stop flights from Shymkent.
Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Shymkent to Saudi Arabia

If you are looking for a direct flight from Shymkent to Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Jeddah and Medina, you can fly with Scat Air.
Flights from Shymkent to Turkey

In Turkey, there are 3 destinations from Shymkent.
Direct flights to Antalya are offered by Pegasus.
The only airline with direct flights to Istanbul is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop from Shymkent to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus.
Flights from Shymkent to United Arab Emirates

In United Arab Emirates, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shymkent is Dubai. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Flydubai.
Domestic flights from Shymkent
Flights from Shymkent to Kazakhstan

There are 5 airports in Kazakhstan that have non-stop domestic flights from Shymkent.
To Aktau and Almaty, you can fly with Air Astana and Scat Air.
Non-stop flights to Astana are offered by Air Astana, Qazaq Air and Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Atyrau is Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Direct flights to Kokshetau are offered by Scat Air.
Alternative airports near Shymkent
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Shymkent (CIT). The nearest airports to Shymkent (CIT) are Tashkent (TAS) and Turkistan (HSA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Shymkent?
There is 1 airport in Shymkent: Shymkent Airport (CIT).
What is the best airport to fly from Shymkent?
The most convenient airport to fly from Shymkent is Shymkent Airport (CIT).
How many airlines fly from Shymkent?
There are 6 airlines flying from Shymkent to 14 airports around the world, as of December 2023.
Which airlines fly from Shymkent?
Scat Air, Air Astana and Pegasus operate most flights from Shymkent. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Shymkent?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying from Shymkent.
How many nonstop flights are there from Shymkent?
There are roughly 557 flights departing from Shymkent every month (or 133 flights each week), to a total of 14 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Shymkent Airport?
The official name of Shymkent Airport is Shymkent Airport.
What is the airport code of Shymkent Airport?
The airport code of Shymkent Airport is CIT.
What are the most popular flights from Shymkent?
Astana, Almaty and Aktau are the 3 most popular routes from Shymkent. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Shymkent, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Shymkent?
Shymkent to Astana | 1h 50m |
Shymkent to Almaty | 1h 20m |
Shymkent to Aktau | 2h 35m |
Shymkent to Atyrau | 2h 30m |
Shymkent to Moscow Vnukovo | 4h 15m |