Non-stop flights from Shymkent (CIT)
Shymkent Airport (IATA: CIT, ICAO: UAII), also known as Shymkent Airport, is the third largest airport in Kazakhstan.It is an international airport and serves the area of Shymkent, Kazakhstan.Shymkent Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 34 destinations in 13 countries.
At present, there are 11 domestic flights from Shymkent.
The longest flight from Shymkent CIT is a 2,979 mile (4,794 km) non-stop route to Seoul ICN. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by Scat Air.
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In total there are 8 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:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Shymkent. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Shymkent by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Shymkent below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Shymkent
When planning a trip from Shymkent, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 12 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Shymkent. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Shymkent currently offers non-stop flights to 9 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Shymkent, you have the option to take a direct flight to 4 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Shymkent, consider these 3 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 2 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Shymkent. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Shymkent to 2 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌴 Tropical destinations
You can reach one tropical destination from Shymkent with a direct flight. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Shymkent at this time. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
Business class flights from Shymkent
There are 5 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
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Shymkent Airport (CIT).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Shymkent and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, Japan or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to Europe
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Krasnoyarsk (KJA), Novosibirsk (OVB), Tyumen (TJM), Munich (MUC), Budapest (BUD), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
S7 Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Novosibirsk (OVB).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Tbilisi (TBS), Tel Aviv (TLV), Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED) and Istanbul (IST).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Azerbaijan: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD).
Flydubai: seasonal flights to Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to China
Scat Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Shymkent to China. They fly seasonal to Shanghai (PVG), Urumqi (URC) and Xi'an (XIY).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to East Asia
Scat Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Shymkent to Eastern Asia. They fly seasonal to Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to South-East Asia
Scat Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Shymkent to South-Eastern Asia. They fly seasonal to Bangkok (BKK).
Non-stop flights from Shymkent to Central Asia
Scat Air has a strong network of non-stop flights to Central Asia.
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Almaty (ALA), Atyrau (GUW), Jezkazgan (DZN), Karaganda (KGF), Kokshetau (KOV), Kostanay (KSN), Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) (UKK), Petropavl (PPK) and Bishkek (BSZ).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Almaty (ALA).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), Almaty (ALA) and Atyrau (GUW).
International flights from Shymkent
Flights from Shymkent to Azerbaijan
Baku is the only destination in Azerbaijan with direct flights from Shymkent. Direct flights to Baku are offered by Azerbaijan. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
All flights to Azerbaijan
Flights from Shymkent to China
There are 3 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Shymkent.
All direct flights from Shymkent to Shanghai, Urumqi and Xi'an are operated by Scat Air.
All flights to China
Flights from Shymkent to Georgia
In Georgia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shymkent is Tbilisi. Direct flights to Tbilisi are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to Georgia
Flights from Shymkent to Germany
There is 1 destination in Germany that has a direct connection from Shymkent, which is Munich. Direct flights to Munich are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights to Germany
Flights from Shymkent to Hungary
In Hungary, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shymkent is Budapest. Direct flights to Budapest are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to Hungary
Flights from Shymkent to Israel
Tel Aviv is the only destination in Israel with direct flights from Shymkent. Direct flights to Tel Aviv are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
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Flights from Shymkent to Kyrgyzstan
There is 1 destination in Kyrgyzstan that has a direct connection from Shymkent, which is Bishkek. Direct flights to Bishkek are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to Kyrgyzstan
Flights from Shymkent to Russia
In Russia there are several destinations from Shymkent (6 in total).
Direct flights to Krasnoyarsk are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo is Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Shymkent to Moscow Vnukovo with Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Novosibirsk with S7 Airlines (Oneworld) or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
To Saint Petersburg and Tyumen, you can fly with Scat Air.
All flights to Russia
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 Air Astana and Scat Air.
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Flights from Shymkent to South Korea
Seoul is the only destination in South Korea with direct flights from Shymkent. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to South Korea
Flights from Shymkent to Thailand
In Thailand, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shymkent is Bangkok. Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to Thailand
Flights from Shymkent to Turkey
In Turkey, there are 3 destinations from Shymkent.
You can fly non-stop to Antalya with FlyArystan or Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Istanbul is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Shymkent to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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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. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights to United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights from Shymkent
Flights from Shymkent to Kazakhstan
There are lots of domestic flights from Shymkent (CIT). 11 airports in Kazakhstan have direct flights from the airport.
You can fly non-stop to Aktau with FlyArystan or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Almaty are offered by Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
To Astana and Atyrau, you can fly with FlyArystan and Scat Air.
All direct flights from Shymkent to Jezkazgan, Karaganda, Kokshetau, Kostanay, Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) and Petropavl are operated by Scat Air.
All flights to Kazakhstan
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 8 airlines flying from Shymkent to 34 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly from Shymkent?
Scat Air, FlyArystan and Air Astana 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?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Shymkent.
How many nonstop flights are there from Shymkent?
There are roughly 405 flights departing from Shymkent every month (or 98 flights each week), to a total of 34 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 40m |
| Shymkent to Almaty | 1h 15m |
| Shymkent to Aktau | 2h 25m |
| Shymkent to Atyrau | 3h |
| Shymkent to Moscow Vnukovo | 4h |
