There are 6 ways to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
1h 23m$43–74Train via Abylay Khana
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shymkenttrain 001Х / ...
12h 39m$11–180Bus
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
15h 50mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Almaty-ALA to Shymkent682.7 km
8h 41mDrive 682.7 km
- Drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkentcar 682.7 km
8h 41m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Shymkenttrain 021Ц / ...
13h 58m$11–170
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is to train via Abylay Khana which costs $11 - $180 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $40 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent station. However, there are services departing from Ogareva and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Almaty Sayran Bus Station and Taraz bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Shymkent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) and Shymkent is 636 km. The road distance is 682.7 km.
The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent without a car is to train via Abylay Khana which takes 12h 39m and costs $11 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent, including transfers.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train via Abylay Khana, which costs $11 - $180 and takes 12h 39m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 11h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–400
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–450
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $11–16
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $35–50
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–35
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $11–16
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–22
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $16–22
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–17
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–180
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–170
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Almaty-ALA to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is 683 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent.
There are 341+ hotels available in Shymkent.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Almaty Airport (ALA) and Shymkent. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.