There are 5 ways to get from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
7h 45m$56–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus
11h 34m$15–17Train
- Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkenttrain 317
12h 36mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bishkek to Shimkent-CIT457.1 km
6h 58mDrive 457.1 km
- Drive from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT)car 457.1 km
6h 58m$35–50
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to bus which costs $15 - $18 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) station. However, there are services departing from Prospekt Manasa and arriving at Shymkent Samal Bus Station via Bishkek Avtovokzal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT). However, there are services departing from Bischkek 2 and arriving at Shymkent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Bishkek and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 875 km. The road distance is 457.1 km.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $15 - $18.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, depart from Bishkek Avtovokzal station.
Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $15 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan?
Kyrgyz Avtobeketi operates a bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $13 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkent twice a week, and the journey takes 12h 22m.
- 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
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
Train from Bischkek 2 to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Book at
- Kyrgyz Railways
- Phone
- +996 312 64-23-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtovokzal.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- Tezket.kg
Bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Shymkent Samal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Book at
- Tezket.kg
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bishkek to Shimkent-CIT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) bus services, operated by Kyrgyz Avtobeketi, arrive at Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 1h behind Bishkek. It is currently 2:28 AM in Bishkek and 1:28 AM in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Shymkent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 457 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Bishkek to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
There are 343+ hotels available in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bishkek and Shimkent Airport (CIT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.