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Flights from Karaganda to Shymkent

Nonstop flights from Karaganda (KGF) to Shymkent (CIT) take about 1h 35m (865 km). SCAT flies it. Lowest fare seen: $43 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Karaganda to Shymkent

Carriers on KGF–CIT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Karaganda to Shymkent fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $43 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$4429 Oct 2026 · SCAT—
Nov 2026$4312 Nov 2026 · SCAT—
Dec 2026$4410 Dec 2026 · SCAT—
Jan 2027—$99 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$84 · 1 stop1 Feb 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $43 for November 2026, $44 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Karaganda to Shymkent, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Karaganda to Shymkent flights

How long is the flight from Karaganda to Shymkent?
A nonstop flight from Karaganda (KGF) to Shymkent (CIT) takes about 1h 35m, covering 865 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Karaganda from Shymkent by air?
The great-circle distance between Sary-Arka Airport and Shymkent International Airport is 865 km (537 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Karaganda to Shymkent?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KGF–CIT route include SCAT. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Karaganda to Shymkent cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KGF–CIT was $43 USD with SCAT (nonstop), departing 15 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Karaganda to Shymkent?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $43 one-way, against $99 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Karaganda to Shymkent?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Shymkent visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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