Non-stop flights to Shymkent (CIT)
Shymkent Airport is the third largest airport in Kazakhstan. It is an international airport. In total there are 30 airports around the world that have direct flights to Shymkent, spread around 28 cities in 10 countries. Currently, there are 11 domestic flights to Shymkent.
Shymkent is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Shymkent Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Shymkent Best time to visit Shymkent Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 963 flights arriving at Shymkent Airport, which are 224 flights per week or 32 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Shymkent are routes from Astana (NQZ) in Kazakhstan and Almaty (ALA), also in Kazakhstan. These two routes together are operated 560 times this month, and make up for 58% of all monthly arrivals at Shymkent Airport.
The longest flight to Shymkent CIT is departing from Seoul (ICN). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 2,979 miles (4,794 km).
List of all direct flights to Shymkent
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Shymkent, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Shymkent.
Airlines flying to Shymkent
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Shymkent. Most flights to Shymkent are operated by Scat Air, as they connect 25 airports to CIT. That’s around 5 times as much as FlyArystan, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Shymkent. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all CIT flights:
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.
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.
Business class flights to Shymkent
There are 4 airports that have flights to Shymkent in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to CIT are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Shymkent
These are all non-stop intercontinental flights to Shymkent Airport (CIT), as of July 2026:
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, Japan or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Shymkent
Scat Air: seasonal flights from Krasnoyarsk (KJA), Novosibirsk (OVB), Tyumen (TJM), Munich (MUC), Budapest (BUD), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
S7 Airlines: seasonal flights from Novosibirsk (OVB).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Shymkent
Scat Air: seasonal flights from Tbilisi (TBS) and Istanbul (IST).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights from Antalya (AYT).
Pegasus: year-round flights from Antalya (AYT) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Azerbaijan: year-round flights from Baku (GYD).
Flydubai: seasonal flights from Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from China to Shymkent
Scat Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from China to Shymkent. They fly seasonal from Shanghai (PVG), Urumqi (URC) and Xi'an (XIY).
Non-stop flights from East Asia to Shymkent
Scat Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Eastern Asia to Shymkent. They fly seasonal from Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Shymkent
Scat Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from South-Eastern Asia to Shymkent. They fly seasonal from Bangkok (BKK).
Non-stop flights from Central Asia to Shymkent
Scat Air has a strong network of non-stop flights from Central Asia.
Scat Air: seasonal flights from Aktau (SCO), Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Almaty (ALA), Atyrau (GUW), Jezkazgan (DZN), Karaganda (KGF), Kokshetau (KOV), Kostanay (KSN), Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) (UKK) and Petropavl (PPK).
Air Astana: year-round flights from Almaty (ALA).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights from Aktau (SCO), year-round flights from Almaty (ALA) and seasonal flights from Atyrau (GUW).
International flights to Shymkent
Flights from Azerbaijan to Shymkent
Baku is the only city in Azerbaijan with direct flights to Shymkent. From Baku, direct flights are offered by Azerbaijan.
All flights from Azerbaijan
Flights from China to Shymkent
There are 3 airports in China that have non-stop flights to Shymkent.
From Shanghai, Urumqi and Xi'an, all direct flights to Shymkent are operated by Scat Air.
All flights from China
Flights from Georgia to Shymkent
In Georgia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Shymkent is Tbilisi. From Tbilisi, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Georgia
Flights from Germany to Shymkent
There is 1 airport in Germany that has a direct connection to Shymkent, which is Munich. From Munich, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Germany
Flights from Hungary to Shymkent
In Hungary, the only airport that has a direct connection to Shymkent is Budapest. From Budapest, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Hungary
Flights from Russia to Shymkent
In Russia there are several airports with flights to Shymkent (6 in total).
From Krasnoyarsk, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Moscow Sheremetyevo, the only airline with direct flights is Aeroflot. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in July 2026.
From Moscow Vnukovo, you can fly non-stop to Shymkent with Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Novosibirsk, you can fly non-stop with S7 Airlines or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Saint Petersburg and Tyumen, you can fly with Scat Air.
All flights from Russia
Flights from South Korea to Shymkent
Seoul is the only city in South Korea with direct flights to Shymkent. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from South Korea
Flights from Thailand to Shymkent
There is 1 airport in Thailand that has a direct connection to Shymkent, which is Bangkok. From Bangkok, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Thailand
Flights from Turkey to Shymkent
If you are looking for a direct flight from Turkey to Shymkent, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Antalya, you can fly non-stop with FlyArystan or Pegasus.
From Istanbul, the only airline with direct flights is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop to Shymkent with Pegasus.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Shymkent
Dubai is the only city in United Arab Emirates with direct flights to Shymkent. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai. This route is not operational yet but will start in August.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Shymkent
Flights from Kazakhstan to Shymkent
There are lots of domestic flights to Shymkent (CIT). 11 airports in Kazakhstan have direct flights to the airport.
From Aktau, you can fly non-stop with FlyArystan or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Aktobe (Aktyubinsk), the only airline with direct flights is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Almaty and Astana, you can fly with Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air.
From Atyrau, you can fly non-stop with FlyArystan or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Jezkazgan, Karaganda, Kokshetau, Kostanay, Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) and Petropavl, all direct flights to Shymkent are operated by Scat Air.
All flights from Kazakhstan
Alternative airports near Shymkent
Flying to an alternative airport near Shymkent could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Shymkent (CIT) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Shymkent?
The most convenient airport to fly into Shymkent is Shymkent Airport (CIT).
How many airlines fly to Shymkent?
There are 8 airlines flying to Shymkent from 30 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly to Shymkent?
Scat Air, FlyArystan and Pegasus operate most flights to Shymkent. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Shymkent?
There are no alliances flying to Shymkent at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Shymkent?
There are roughly 963 flights arriving at Shymkent every month (or 224 flights each week), from a total of 30 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 to Shymkent?
Astana, Almaty and Aktau are the 3 most popular routes to Shymkent. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Shymkent, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Shymkent?
| Astana to Shymkent | 1h 50m |
| Almaty to Shymkent | 1h 25m |
| Aktau to Shymkent | 2h 30m |
| Atyrau to Shymkent | 2h 20m |
| Istanbul to Shymkent | 5h 20m |
