There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
1h 23m$42–78Train via Abylay Khana
cheapest- Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 2train 012X / ...
12h 12m$11–180Bus
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
12h 26m$18–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shymkent to Almaty-ALA683.5 km
8h 41mDrive 683.5 km
- Drive from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA)car 683.5 km
8h 41m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Shymkent to Almaty 1train 022T / ...
13h 40m$12–171
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to bus which costs $18 - $19 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $40 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Shymkent station to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Shymkent Samal Bus Station and arriving at Ogareva via Sayran. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Shymkent and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Shymkent and Almaty Airport (ALA) is 636 km. The road distance is 683.5 km.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) without a car is to train via Abylay Khana which takes 12h 12m and costs $11 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA), including transfers.
Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, depart from Shymkent Samal Bus Station.
Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Shymkent station.
The best way to get from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train via Abylay Khana, which costs $11 - $180 and takes 12h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $18 - $19 and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and two other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Shymkent to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 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
- $90–180
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $120–180
Train from Shymkent to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- 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 Shymkent to Almaty-ALA
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA) is 684 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Shymkent to Almaty Airport (ALA).
There are 3683+ hotels available in Almaty Airport (ALA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shymkent and Almaty Airport (ALA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.