Top Airlines Flying from Shymkent to Almaty

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shymkent to Almaty, including FlyArystan, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with FlyArystan.

Book direct flights from Shymkent to Almaty: One way flights from AU$37, round trip flights from AU$64. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shymkent to Almaty

The distance between Shymkent and Almaty is about 625.99 km. It takes around 1 hour 18 minutes on average to fly from Shymkent to Almaty. The most popular month to Almaty is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$37
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAU$64
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance625.99 km
Average flight time1 hour 18 minutes
Popular airlineFlyArystan

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Almaty?

The cheapest time for Shymkent to Almaty flights: Oct 23 to Oct 29 — one way flight prices from AU$36.

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  • Jan

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shymkent to Almaty?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shymkent to Almaty with the following airlines, including: FlyArystan Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 18 minutes to fly from Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty (ALA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shymkent to Almaty 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 43 flight per week flying from Shymkent to Almaty. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: FlyArystan: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FS7106 (00:07)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shymkent to Almaty is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shymkent to Almaty on October 31, 2025 with FlyArystan, with prices starting at AU$31.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Almaty, with Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport (CIT-ALA) is by far the most common option on this route: Almaty International Airport (ALA) Boraldai Airport (BXJ).
  • The time difference between Almaty and Shymkent 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.

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