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How to get fromShymkent to Ashgabatby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shymkent to Ashgabat by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane CIT - ASB
    11h 5m
    $364–1,307

  2. Drive  1,408.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shymkent to Ashgabatcar car 1,408.7 km
    17h 24m
    $55–79

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Bukhara 1train train
    3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    4. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    5. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Ashgabattrain train 96 / ...
    28h 40m
    $61–100

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?

Flydubai, SCAT, and three other airlines fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) once daily.

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