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Flights from Shymkent to Karaganda

Nonstop flights from Shymkent (CIT) to Karaganda (KGF) take about 1h 35m (865 km). SCAT flies it. Lowest fare seen: $44 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shymkent to Karaganda

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

✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Shymkent to Karaganda fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $44 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$124 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$4411 Nov 2026 · SCAT—
Dec 2026$4420 Dec 2026 · SCAT—
Jan 2027—$88 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027
Apr 2027—$103 · 1 stop3 Apr 2027

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

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

How long is the flight from Shymkent to Karaganda?
A nonstop flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Karaganda (KGF) 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 Shymkent from Karaganda by air?
The great-circle distance between Shymkent International Airport and Sary-Arka Airport is 865 km (537 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shymkent to Karaganda?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CIT–KGF 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 Shymkent to Karaganda cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CIT–KGF was $44 USD with SCAT (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026, 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 Shymkent to Karaganda?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $44 one-way, against $124 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Shymkent to Karaganda?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Karaganda 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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