Almaty to Shymkent Flight Tickets, Fares starting @HK$244

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, FlyArystan offers one-way fares as low as HK$244 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ALA to CIT on Sat, Dec 20), while FlyArystan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from HK$324 departing on Fri, Dec 12 and returning on Fri, Dec 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Almaty to Shymkent?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Almaty to Shymkent with the following airlines, including: Scat Airlines Air Astana Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT)?

  It takes about 1 hour 24 minutes to fly from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT).

• When is the best time to book flights from Almaty to Shymkent?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Almaty 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Almaty to Shymkent?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 54 flight per week flying from Almaty to Shymkent. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV798 (16:27) Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV706 (08:24)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Almaty to Shymkent?

  To find best deals on flights from Almaty 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 Sat, Dec 20, with one-way flights priced at just HK$244.
  · 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 January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Almaty to Shymkent to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Almaty to Shymkent is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Almaty to Shymkent?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Almaty to Shymkent on December 22, 2025 with Scat Airlines, with prices starting at HK$237.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shymkent from Almaty?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shymkent, with Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport (ALA-CIT) is by far the most common option on this route: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

• What is the time difference between Almaty and Shymkent?

  The time difference between Shymkent and Almaty is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Almaty to Shymkent?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.