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Find the cheapest direct flight options from Istanbul to Shymkent over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 205 and round-trip tickets from NZD 402.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 402 NZD 610
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 402
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 15 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 21 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 406 NZD 610
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 406
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Dec 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 407 NZD 610
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 407
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Feb 1 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Fri, Feb 6 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 410
        33% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 410
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 418
        31% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 418
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Feb 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Fri, Feb 13 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 422
        31% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 422
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 16 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 441
        28% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 441
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Mon, Feb 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 445
        27% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 445
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:00
        5h 10m
        Direct
        SAW 07:10
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 14 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 445
        27% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 445
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Tue, Dec 30 | Pegasus Airlines
        CIT 04:30
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW 11:15
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 442
        28% OFF
        NZD 610 NZD 442
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CIT Invalid Date
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
        CIT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        IST 16:00
        Shymkent - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 205 NZD 369
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 205
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Feb 1 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 206 NZD 369
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 206
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Feb 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 206 NZD 369
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 206
      • SAW 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CIT 03:00
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Tue, Jan 13 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 210
        43% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 210
      • SAW 23:05
        15h 35m
        1 stop
        CIT 16:40
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sat, Jan 31 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 207
        44% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 207
      • SAW 00:15
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        CIT 16:30
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 217
        41% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 217
      • SAW 07:50
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        CIT 03:30
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sat, Jan 3 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 250
        32% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 250
      • SAW 07:50
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        CIT 03:30
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Wed, Jan 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 253
        31% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 253
      • SAW 23:05
        15h 35m
        1 stop
        CIT 16:40
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sat, Jan 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 268
        27% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 268
      • SAW 00:15
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        CIT 16:30
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Mon, Dec 22 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 269
        27% OFF
        NZD 369 NZD 269
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CIT Invalid Date
        Istanbul - Shymkent | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Shymkent are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Istanbul to Shymkent

The distance between Istanbul and Shymkent is 3,336.04km. It takes around 4 hours 27 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in August. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 205
Cheapest return ticket priceNZD 402
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance3,336.04km
Average flight time4 hours 27 minutes

Find the best time to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Shymkent flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from NZD 205.

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

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent (CIT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as NZD 205 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to CIT on Thu, Jan 22), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 402 departing on Thu, Jan 22 and returning on Wed, Jan 28.
  • It takes about 4 hours 27 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Thu, Jan 22, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 205.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · 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 August.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent on December 28, 2025 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at NZD 406.
  • The time difference between Shymkent and Istanbul is 2h.
  • 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.

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