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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Shymkentby plane, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Shymkent by plane, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to Shymkent International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane AUH - CIT
    12h 55m
    $243–554

  2. Fly Abu Dhabi to Tashkent International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane AUH - TAS
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    14h 1m
    $146–429

  3. Drive 4,443.5 km

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Shymkentcar car 4,443.5 km
    2d 4h
    $492–711

  4. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Shymkent International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane DXB - CIT
    9h 12m
    $333–414

  5. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane DXB - TAS
    3. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    16h 43m
    $166–389

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,465.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Astana, and three other airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 6 times a week.

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