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Flights from Shymkent to Almaty

Airlines operating flights from Shymkent to Almaty

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Shymkent to Almaty, including Scat Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan. FlyArystan currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shymkent to Almaty over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from JPY 3,419 and round-trip tickets from JPY 5,074.

Displayed flight fares from Shymkent to Almaty are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shymkent to Almaty

The distance between Shymkent and Almaty is 625.99km. It takes around 1 hour 18 minutes on average to fly from Shymkent to Almaty. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceJPY 3,419
Cheapest return ticket priceJPY 5,074
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance625.99km
Average flight time1 hour 18 minutes
Popular airlineScat Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shymkent to Almaty

The cheapest time for Shymkent to Almaty flights: Jan 4 to Jan 11 — one way flight prices from JPY 3,419.

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

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, FlyArystan offers one-way fares as low as JPY 3,419 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CIT to ALA on Sun, Jan 11), while FlyArystan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from JPY 5,074 departing on Tue, Jan 6 and returning on Sun, Jan 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shymkent to Almaty with the following airlines, including: Scat Airlines Air Astana FlyArystan Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 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 53 flight per week flying from Shymkent to Almaty. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV797 (20:08) Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV707 (13:51) Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV705 (06:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shymkent to Almaty, 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 Sun, Jan 11, with one-way flights priced at just JPY 3,419.
    · 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 Almaty travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shymkent to Almaty is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shymkent to Almaty on December 9, 2025 with FlyArystan, with prices starting at JPY 3,198.
  • 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 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.