There are 5 ways to get from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane NQZ - CIT
3h 32m$65–110Train via Astana Nurly Zhol
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkenttrain 086Р / ...
21h 10m$22–30Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus A600/3
23h 14m$34–35Drive 1,469.4 km
- Drive from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT)car 1,469.4 km
16h 15m$57–83Train
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Shymkenttrain 056Ц / ...
25h 15m$22–41
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which costs $22 - $35 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Shimkent Airport (CIT) station. However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT). However, there are services departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Shymkent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
The distance between Astana and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 996 km. The road distance is 1469.4 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to train via Astana Nurly Zhol which takes 21h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via Astana Nurly Zhol, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 21h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $33 - $35 and takes 23h 14m.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent twice daily. Tickets cost $20–28 and the journey takes 19h 16m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–55
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $20–28
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–40
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–27
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 1469 km. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Astana to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
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