There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) 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
2h 44m$40–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shymkenttrain 001Х / ...
11h 22m$13–173Bus
- 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
13h 37mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Almaty to Shimkent-CIT675.1 km
8h 31mDrive 675.1 km
- Drive from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT)car 675.1 km
8h 31m$27–38Train via Badam
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Badamtrain 087Т
16h 15m$16–27
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to train via Badam which costs $15 - $28 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Shimkent Airport (CIT) station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Taraz bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT). However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Shymkent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Almaty and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 637 km. The road distance is 675.1 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $13 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $180 and takes 11h 22m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 37m.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), 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
- 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 2 to Badam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $17–23
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $12–18
- 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
- $90–170
- 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 to Shimkent-CIT
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Taraz bus station.
Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 675 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Almaty to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
There are 336+ hotels available in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Almaty and Shimkent Airport (CIT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.