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Flights from Shymkent to Aktau

Nonstop flights from Shymkent (CIT) to Aktau (SCO) take about 2h 22m (1,498 km). FlyArystan and SCAT fly it. Lowest fare seen: $50 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shymkent to Aktau

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

✈ FlyArystannonstop fare seen✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Shymkent to Aktau fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $55 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$12023 Oct 2026 · SCAT	$109 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026 · FlyArystan
Nov 2026	$7027 Nov 2026 · SCAT	—
Dec 2026	$6123 Dec 2026 · SCAT	—
Jan 2027	$874 Jan 2027 · SCAT	—
Feb 2027	$555 Feb 2027 · FlyArystan	—
Mar 2027	$6113 Mar 2027 · SCAT	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $55 in February 2027, against $70 for November 2026.

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

How long is the flight from Shymkent to Aktau?

A nonstop flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Aktau (SCO) takes about 2h 22m, covering 1,498 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 Shymkent from Aktau by air?

The great-circle distance between Shymkent International Airport and Aktau International Airport is 1,498 km (931 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shymkent to Aktau?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CIT–SCO 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 Shymkent to Aktau cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CIT–SCO was $50 USD with FlyArystan (nonstop), departing 28 Jan 2027, 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 Shymkent to Aktau?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $55 one-way, against $109 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Shymkent to Aktau?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Aktau 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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