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Flights from Ürümqi to Shymkent

Nonstop flights from Ürümqi (URC) to Shymkent (CIT) take about 2h 20m (1,468 km). SCAT flies it. Lowest fare seen: $160 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Ürümqi to Shymkent

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

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Ürümqi to Shymkent fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $160 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18826 Oct 2026 · SCAT—
Nov 2026$1632 Nov 2026 · SCAT—
Dec 2026—$196 · 1 stop27 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$172 · 1 stop12 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$16022 Feb 2027 · SCAT—
Mar 2027—$163 · 1 stop21 Mar 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $163 for November 2026, $160 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Shymkent?
A nonstop flight from Ürümqi (URC) to Shymkent (CIT) takes about 2h 20m, covering 1,468 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 Ürümqi from Shymkent by air?
The great-circle distance between Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport and Shymkent International Airport is 1,468 km (912 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Ürümqi to Shymkent?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the URC–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 Ürümqi to Shymkent cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on URC–CIT was $160 USD with SCAT (nonstop), departing 22 Feb 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 Ürümqi to Shymkent?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $160 one-way, against $196 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ürümqi 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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