How to find cheap flights to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Shymkent Airport is Rs81,565. A round-trip plane ticket to CIT right now is Rs215,088.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Shimkent, where Shymkent Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Shimkent by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Shimkent, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Shymkent Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Shimkent
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Shimkent.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CIT.
If you want to experience Shimkent at its busiest, lock in your flights to CIT for June. Going on holiday during peak seasons often means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Shimkent then.
Check the weather before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Shimkent, with averages of between 18ºC and 38ºC.
Ranging from -10ºC to 7ºC, January is when temperatures are lowest.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Shimkent, averaging one day of rain.
March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Shymkent Airport (CIT): What you need to know
Fly to Shimkent without any stops. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Shymkent Airport:
Consider booking your CIT plane ticket with Aeroflot. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
The local timezone at CIT is UTC+6.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Shymkent Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to CIT:
Flights departing from Shymkent Airport complete their journey as scheduled 62% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Shimkent from Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Central Shimkent is about 0.16 kilometres from CIT.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to CIT, it'll take around 0 hours to reach the centre.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Settle in 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: A memorable preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres east of the centre.
Park Yntymak: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres north-west of the heart of Shimkent.
How to get to Lenger from Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The nearby city of Lenger is about 32 kilometres from CIT. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to Temirlanovka
Temirlanovka is around 40 kilometres from Shymkent Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It'll take you 55 minutes or so to drive to Temirlanovka.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
There's a whole lot more of Kazakhstan begging to be explored. About 153 kilometres north-west of Shimkent, take off to Turkestan. On the must-see list? Begin with Turkestan, The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and Juma Mosque. The city's nearest major airport is Turkistan International Airport (HSA).
