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Flights from Aktobe to Shymkent

Nonstop flights from Aktobe (AKX) to Shymkent (CIT) take about 2h 6m (1,284 km). SCAT flies it. Lowest fare seen: $58 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Aktobe to Shymkent

Carriers on AKX–CIT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Aktobe to Shymkent fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $58 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10531 Oct 2026 · SCAT—
Nov 2026$5929 Nov 2026 · SCAT—
Dec 2026$5820 Dec 2026 · SCAT—
Jan 2027$599 Jan 2027 · SCAT—
Feb 2027—$113 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027 · SCAT
Mar 2027$5818 Mar 2027 · SCAT—
Apr 2027—$153 · 1 stop30 Apr 2027
May 2027—$136 · 1 stop1 May 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $59 for November 2026, $58 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Aktobe to Shymkent?
A nonstop flight from Aktobe (AKX) to Shymkent (CIT) takes about 2h 6m, covering 1,284 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 Aktobe from Shymkent by air?
The great-circle distance between Aktobe International Airport and Shymkent International Airport is 1,284 km (798 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Aktobe to Shymkent?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AKX–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 Aktobe to Shymkent cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AKX–CIT was $58 USD with SCAT (nonstop), departing 18 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Aktobe to Shymkent?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $58 one-way, against $153 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Aktobe 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 22 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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