Travelling from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know
The timezone in Atyrau is UTC+5, which is one hour behind Shimkent.
Your CIT to GUW flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air Astana offers direct flights from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Atyrau — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if time allows.
Air Astana is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CIT and GUW:
Almaty Airport
Aktyubinsk Airport
Aktau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
Rs16,487 is the lowest price for a one-way Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs26,651. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CIT to GUW, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport.
Handy information about Shymkent Airport (CIT)
62.18% of flights that take off from Shymkent Airport make it to their destination on time.
Shymkent Airport is around 0.16 kilometres from central Shimkent. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 0 hours or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CIT? If you're catching an early flight from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GUW instead:
Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau
From Atyrau Airport, Atyrau is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Atyrau. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Atyrau is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Shymkent Airport to Atyrau Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CIT to GUW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Atyrau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south of Atyrau, a visit to Aktau will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Fetisov Pirs 4, Skal'naya Tropa and Skver Im. Zakharova V. K, Pamyatnik Zakharovu V. K..
Around 161 kilometres east of Atyrau, Qulsary is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.
