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How to get fromIssyk-Kul (Lake) to Shymkentby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Shymkent by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane plane IKU - CIT
    5h 33m
    $146–557

  2. Drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty 2car car
    2. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Shymkenttrain train 001Х / ...
    17h 2m
    $45–219

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 23m

  4. Drive 673.3 km

    1. Drive from Tamchy to Shymkentcar car 673.3 km
    9h 46m
    $51–73

  5. Drive, train via Chemolgan

    1. Drive from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Zhandosova / Sainacar car
    2. Take the train from Tschemolgan to Shymkenttrain train 077Т / ...
    22h 54m
    $50–77

Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Issyk-Kul (Lake) to Shymkent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 604.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Flyr and World Ticket fly from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) once daily.

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