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 18 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 10 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 4 hours and 30 minutes 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: 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) and Istanbul (IST).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT) and Kutaisi (KUT).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to Central Asia
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), Almaty (ALA) and Kokshetau (KOV).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Almaty (ALA), Atyrau (GUW), Kostanay (KSN), Oral (Uralsk) (URA), Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) (UKK) and Semey (PLX).
International flights from Shymkent
Flights from Shymkent to Georgia
Kutaisi is the only destination in Georgia with direct flights from Shymkent. Direct flights to Kutaisi are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Shymkent to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shymkent is Jeddah. Direct flights to Jeddah are offered by Scat Air.
Flights from Shymkent to Turkey
If you are looking for a direct flight from Shymkent to Turkey, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Antalya with Air Astana or Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Istanbul is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Shymkent to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Shymkent to United Arab Emirates
There is 1 destination in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection from Shymkent, which is Dubai. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Flydubai.
Domestic flights from Shymkent
Flights from Shymkent to Kazakhstan
There are lots of domestic flights from Shymkent (CIT). 10 airports in Kazakhstan have direct flights from the airport.
You can fly non-stop to Aktau with Air Astana or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) is Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to Almaty with Air Astana or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Astana are offered by Air Astana, Qazaq Air and Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Atyrau are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Shymkent to Kokshetau with Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All direct flights from Shymkent to Kostanay, Oral (Uralsk), Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) and Semey are operated by Air Astana.
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 18 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Shymkent?
Air Astana, Scat Air 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?
There are no alliances flying from Shymkent at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Shymkent?
There are roughly 867 flights departing from Shymkent every month (or 203 flights each week), to a total of 18 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?
Almaty, Astana 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 Almaty | 1h 20m |
| Shymkent to Astana | 1h 50m |
| Shymkent to Aktau | 2h 30m |
| Shymkent to Atyrau | 2h 25m |
| Shymkent to Istanbul | 5h 30m |
