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Astana – Shymkent flight tickets

To make the trip from Astana to Shymkent as comfortable as possible, use the services of the first low-cost airline in the country – FlyArystan (a subsidiary of Air Astana). We offer the cheapest flights within Kazakhstan and a high level of services.

There is a great distance between Shymkent and Astana – 1482, 6 km.  A direct Astana – Shymkent flight will allow you to get to the destination airport in approximately 2 hours. Just compare! It will take 16 hours to get to Shymkent by train, 28 hours – by bus. If you choose these means of transport, your trip will be very long and tiring.

How to buy Astana – Shymkent plane tickets?

In order to purchase Astana – Shymkent tickets, you need only a few minutes of free time and access to the Internet. Enter the cities of departure and destination, dates and time of departure in the search field. Choose the best option and feel free to plan your time in Shymkent.

Do not miss the opportunity to buy a round-trip ticket. One-way airfare is almost always more expensive than a round-trip ticket. In addition, you will not worry about the availability of a return ticket.

On board ancillary services: Astana  Shymkent flight

Four fare bundles of FlyArystan:

  • Standard;
  • Standard Plus;
  • Comfort;
  • Comfort Plus.

Depending on the fare bundles, the price of a ticket includes ancillary services such as delicious combo lunch, hot or cold drinks, alcohol, baggage or extra hand baggage, seat selection on board, etc. For example, the Standard Plus bundle, which is popular among passengers, includes the Hand baggage Plus (10 kg) and standard seat selection on board. If you buy a Comfort Plus, you will get many privileges: priority boarding, selection of any seat on board, check-in baggage and other services. You can read more about the fare bundles when buying a flight ticket online.

Cheap flights from Astana to Shymkent

Whatever the purpose of your trip, passengers are often united by one common desire – to save money and get an excellent service. You can find the cheapest flights from Astana to Shymkent on flyarystan.com. There is an opportunity to manage the plane ticket price on your own by choosing the most suitable fare bundle.

Timetable for Astana – Shymkent flights

In order to check the time and dates of a Astana – Shymkent flight, go to the Timetable section in the Plan and Book menu. 

Departure Airport: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ, UACC)

The distance from the city of Astana to the airport is 17 km. In order to get to the airport with comfort, you should choose the most suitable mean of transport: car, taxi or public transport. You should be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. We also recommend that you check in online in the appropriate section on the FlyArystan website in order to save your time.

Feeling bored at the airport while waiting for your flight? We advise you to visit the local cafes, shops and supermarket. Tourists give positive feedbacks about friendly staff, reasonable prices, the availability of parking lots, the cleanliness of the rooms, as well as the spacious and comfortable lounge room from Air Astana (T1 terminal, 2nd floor).

Tourist attractions in Shymkent

If you plan to visit Shymkent for pleasure or business, find some free time for sightseeing in the city. Places to visit in Shymkent:

  • central park;
  • zoo;
  • upside down house;
  • museum of Victims of Political Repression;
  • Aksu-Zhabagly nature reserve.

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