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Flights from Astana to Shymkent

Nonstop flights from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT) take about 1h 43m (975 km). FlyArystan and SCAT fly it. Lowest fare seen: $52 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Astana to Shymkent

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

✈ FlyArystannonstop fare seen✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Astana to Shymkent fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $53 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$8429 Oct 2026 · FlyArystan—
Nov 2026$5312 Nov 2026 · FlyArystan—
Dec 2026$617 Dec 2026 · SCAT—
Jan 2027$6016 Jan 2027 · SCAT—
Feb 2027$613 Feb 2027 · SCAT—
Mar 2027$5531 Mar 2027 · FlyArystan—
Apr 2027$557 Apr 2027 · FlyArystan—
May 2027$6412 May 2027 · FlyArystan—
Jun 2027$739 Jun 2027 · FlyArystan—
Aug 2027$6424 Aug 2027 · FlyArystan—
Sept 2027$6422 Sept 2027 · FlyArystan—
Oct 2027$811 Oct 2027 · FlyArystan—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $53 for November 2026, $55 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Astana 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 — Astana to Shymkent flights

How long is the flight from Astana to Shymkent?
A nonstop flight from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT) takes about 1h 43m, covering 975 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 Astana from Shymkent by air?
The great-circle distance between Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and Shymkent International Airport is 975 km (606 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Astana to Shymkent?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NQZ–CIT route include FlyArystan and SCAT. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Astana to Shymkent cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NQZ–CIT was $52 USD with FlyArystan (nonstop), departing 28 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 Astana to Shymkent?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $53 one-way, against $84 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Astana 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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