Cheap Flights from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Astana to Shymkent (NQZ-CIT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, FlyArystan offers one-way fares as low as MOP 285 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NQZ to CIT on Wed, Jan 28), while FlyArystan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from MOP 457 departing on Sun, Jan 11 and returning on Wed, Jan 14.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Astana to Shymkent?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Astana to Shymkent with the following airlines, including: Scat Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Astana to Shymkent?

  It takes about 1 hour 49 minutes to fly from Astana to Shymkent.

• When is the best time to book flights from Astana to Shymkent?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Astana to Shymkent is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Astana to Shymkent?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 49 flight per week flying from Astana to Shymkent. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV716 (14:03) Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV702 (08:52)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Astana to Shymkent?

  To find best deals on flights from Astana to Shymkent, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just MOP 285.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is FlyArystan.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shymkent travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Astana to Shymkent is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Astana to Shymkent on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Astana to Shymkent on December 19, 2025 with FlyArystan, with prices starting at MOP 167.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shymkent from Astana?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shymkent, with Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport (NQZ-CIT) is by far the most common option on this route: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

• Is there any time difference between Astana and Shymkent?

  The time difference between Shymkent and Astana is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Astana to Shymkent?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.