There are 6 ways to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
1h 50m$40–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 2train 012X / ...
11h 48m$13–173Bus
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
11h 7m$18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shimkent-CIT to Almaty675.9 km
8h 29mDrive 675.9 km
- Drive from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almatycar 675.9 km
8h 29m$27–38Train via Badam
- Take the train from Badam to Almaty 2train 088Х
16h 21m$16–27
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty is to bus which costs $17 - $18 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $40 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimkent Airport (CIT) station to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Shimkent Airport (CIT) and Almaty is 637 km. The road distance is 675.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty without a car is to bus which takes 11h 7m and costs $17 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty, including transfers.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $18 and takes 11h 7m, you could also train, which costs $13 - $180 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–400
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- 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 Shymkent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 54m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Badam to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Shymkent to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- 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
- +77252451241
- [email protected]
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shimkent-CIT to Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty is 676 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Almaty.
There are 3680+ hotels available in Almaty.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shimkent Airport (CIT) and Almaty. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.