Cheapest airlines flights from Shymkent to Almaty

You can pick from 3 carriers that fly from Shymkent to Almaty including Scat Airlines, FlyArystan, Air Astana, with FlyArystan serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Shymkent to Almaty in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at SGD 29, and round-trip direct flights start at SGD 43.

Displayed flight fares from Shymkent to Almaty are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shymkent to Almaty Flight Details

The distance between Shymkent and Almaty is about 625.99 km. The average flying time from Shymkent to Almaty is around 1 hour 18 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSGD 29
Cheapest return ticket priceSGD 43
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance625.99 km
Average flight time1 hour 18 minutes
Popular airlineScat Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shymkent to Almaty?

The cheapest time to fly from Shymkent to Almaty: Jan 4 to Jan 11 — one-way prices start at SGD 28.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shymkent to Almaty (CIT-ALA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, FlyArystan offers one-way fares as low as SGD 29 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CIT to ALA on Sun, Jan 11), while FlyArystan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from SGD 43 departing on Tue, Jan 6 and returning on Sun, Jan 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shymkent to Almaty with the following airlines, including: Scat Airlines FlyArystan Air Astana Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 18 minutes to fly from Shymkent to Almaty.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shymkent to Almaty 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 53 flight per week flying from Shymkent to Almaty. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV797 (20:08) Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV707 (13:51) Scat Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DV705 (06:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shymkent to Almaty, 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 Sun, Jan 11, with one-way flights priced at just SGD 29.
    · 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 Almaty travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shymkent to Almaty is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shymkent to Almaty on December 9, 2025 with FlyArystan, with prices starting at SGD 26.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Almaty, with Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport (CIT-ALA) is by far the most common option on this route: Almaty International Airport (ALA) Boraldai Airport (BXJ).
  • The time difference between Almaty and Shymkent is 0h.
  • 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.