Cheap Flights to Shimkent

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Can I get a direct flight to Shimkent Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Pakistan and Shimkent Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Shimkent?

The best price we found for a return flight to Shimkent is Rs199,506. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Shimkent Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shimkent Airport is Friday, 7 August 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Shimkent?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shimkent is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Shimkent with?

Currently, Centrum Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shimkent.

Flying to Shimkent

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	Rs103,633
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

Rs199,506 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Shymkent International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CIT, the lowest fare is Rs103,633.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to CIT changes.
Lock in a bargain on tickets to Shimkent, where Shymkent International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to land an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Shimkent by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will let you compare prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Shimkent, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Shymkent International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Shimkent

The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Shimkent is typically May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to CIT that suits your schedule and budget.
If you want to experience Shimkent at its busiest, book your flights to CIT for January. Travelling during peak periods usually means more to do and see compared to other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Shimkent then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before you go. July is the warmest time of year in Shimkent, averaging between 18ºC and 38ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -10ºC to 7ºC.
With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Shimkent.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during January, which gets around eight days of wet weather.

Flying to Shymkent International Airport (CIT): What you need to know

Fly to Shimkent in one go. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Shymkent International Airport:
Aeroflot is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a smart choice when booking your CIT plane ticket.
When you step off the plane at CIT, you'll be in the UTC+5 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to CIT. Choose one of these hotels near Shymkent International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Flights departing from Shymkent International Airport reach their destination on schedule 71% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.

Getting to central Shimkent from Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

The distance from CIT to central Shimkent is about 11 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to CIT, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Shimkent:

Shimkent highlights

Put these major attractions on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Shimkent:
- Victory Park: Located around 3 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
- Ethnic Park Ken Baba: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Shimkent experience.

How to get to Lenger from Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

Going to the nearby city of Lenger? It's about 32 kilometres from CIT. Allow around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.

Travelling from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Turar Ryskulov

If Turar Ryskulov is your destination, it's about 64 kilometres from Shymkent International Airport.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

There's loads more of Kazakhstan begging to be explored. About 153 kilometres northwest of Shimkent, head for Turkestan. What not to miss? Begin with The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Juma Mosque and Dendropark. The city's nearest major airport is Turkistan Hazret Sultan International Airport (HSA).