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Flights from Astana to Shymkent

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Astana to Shymkent over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from TRY 1,524 and round-trip tickets from TRY 2,447.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 11 | FlyArystan
        CIT 00:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 02:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Wed, Jan 14 | FlyArystan
        TRY 2,447 TRY 4,065
        40% OFF
        40% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 2,447
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | FlyArystan
        CIT 01:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 03:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Mon, Jan 26 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,035 TRY 4,065
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,035
      • NQZ 17:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        CIT 19:05
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 1 | FlyArystan
        CIT 08:15
        1h 55m
        Direct
        NQZ 10:10
        Shymkent - Astana | Sat, Jan 3 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,315 TRY 4,065
        18% OFF
        18% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,315
      • NQZ 20:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 22:30
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 01:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 03:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Mon, Jan 26 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,339
        18% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,339
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 29 | FlyArystan
        CIT 01:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 03:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Mon, Feb 2 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,387
        17% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,387
      • NQZ 17:40
        1h 55m
        Direct
        CIT 19:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Fri, Feb 13 | FlyArystan
        CIT 20:05
        1h 55m
        Direct
        NQZ 22:00
        Shymkent - Astana | Fri, Feb 20 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,448
        15% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,448
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Jan 14 | FlyArystan
        CIT 00:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 02:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Wed, Jan 21 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,515
        14% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,515
      • NQZ 01:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 02:40
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 29 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 22:20
        1h 39m
        Direct
        NQZ 23:59
        Shymkent - Astana | Mon, Feb 2 | Scat Airlines
        TRY 3,527
        13% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,527
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Sat, Jan 10 | FlyArystan
        CIT 19:15
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 21:05
        Shymkent - Astana | Sat, Jan 17 | FlyArystan
        TRY 3,527
        13% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,527
      • NQZ 08:10
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 09:50
        Astana - Shymkent | Tue, Jan 13 | Scat Airlines
        CIT 05:10
        1h 40m
        Direct
        NQZ 06:50
        Shymkent - Astana | Tue, Jan 20 | Scat Airlines
        TRY 3,739
        8% OFF
        TRY 4,065 TRY 3,739
      • NQZ 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CIT Invalid Date
        Astana - Shymkent | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
        CIT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NQZ 16:00
        Shymkent - Astana | Sun, Dec 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Jan 28 | FlyArystan
        TRY 1,524 TRY 1,861
        18% OFF
        18% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,524
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Feb 4 | FlyArystan
        TRY 1,524 TRY 1,861
        18% OFF
        18% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,524
      • NQZ 01:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 02:40
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Jan 14 | Scat Airlines
        TRY 1,560 TRY 1,861
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,560
      • NQZ 01:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 02:40
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Jan 28 | Scat Airlines
        TRY 1,615
        13% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,615
      • NQZ 01:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 02:40
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Feb 4 | Scat Airlines
        TRY 1,615
        13% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,615
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | FlyArystan
        TRY 1,627
        13% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,627
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Sat, Jan 24 | FlyArystan
        TRY 1,627
        13% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,627
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 25 | FlyArystan
        TRY 1,627
        13% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,627
      • NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 18 | FlyArystan
        TRY 1,639
        12% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,639
      • NQZ 01:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 02:40
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | Scat Airlines
        TRY 1,712
        8% OFF
        TRY 1,861 TRY 1,712
      • NQZ 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CIT Invalid Date
        Astana - Shymkent | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Astana to Shymkent are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Astana to Shymkent

The distance between Astana and Shymkent is 989.95 km. It takes around 1 hour 52 minutes on average to fly from Astana to Shymkent. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTRY 1,524
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceTRY 2,447
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance989.95 km
Average flight time1 hour 52 minutes
Flight statistics for the Astana–Shymkent route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Find the best time to fly from Astana to Shymkent

The cheapest time for Astana to Shymkent flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from TRY 1,524.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Astana to Shymkent, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Astana to Shymkent (NQZ-CIT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, FlyArystan offers one-way fares as low as TRY 1,524 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NQZ to CIT on Wed, Jan 28), while FlyArystan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from TRY 2,447 departing on Sun, Jan 11 and returning on Wed, Jan 14.
  • It takes around 1 hour 52 minutes to fly from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Astana to Shymkent is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Astana to Shymkent, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just TRY 1,524.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is FlyArystan.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shymkent travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Astana to Shymkent is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Astana to Shymkent on December 18, 2025 with FlyArystan, with prices starting at TRY 3,842.
  • The time difference between Shymkent and Astana is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.