Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Shymkent (IST - CIT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Shymkent and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$299	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 16 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is currently $299
Cheapest one-way flight	$148	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is currently $148
Last-minute weekend getaway	$556	Pegasus 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Shymkent is currently $556
Cheapest business class flights	$2,104	Air Astana 1 stop 21 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is currently $2,104

Fastest flight	4 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Shymkent takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–495
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $340–630

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Shymkent

Pegasus

Nonstop

from $299

Typical price: $265–450

3 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - CIT Every Tue, Wed, Sat

349 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - CIT Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Scat Air

Nonstop

4 weekly nonstop flights

IST - CIT Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Air Astana

from $453

Typical price: $375–670

109 weekly connecting flights

IST - CIT Every day
S7

10 weekly connecting flights

IST - CIT Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Shymkent

Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

Shymkent Kazakhstan 31 min 6 mi
Taraz Airport (DMB)

Taraz Kazakhstan 2 hr 28 min 94 mi
Hazret-Sultan International Airport (HSA)

Turkistan Kazakhstan 2 hr 19 min 86 mi
Tashkent International Airport (TAS)

Tashkent Uzbekistan 2 hr 44 min 75 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Shymkent

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shymkent are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $255 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shymkent recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $299. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $148.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is $299, flying from May 16 to May 24.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is $453, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shymkent starts at $299 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $148 and departs on Wed, May 13.

4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Shymkent.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Shymkent really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent.

In terms of nonstop flights, Scat Air is the most popular. Scat Air offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Scat Air flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 3 nonstop flights and 349 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Shymkent are:

Air Astana offers 109 connecting flights per week. Air Astana flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) .
S7 offers 10 connecting flights per week. S7 flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Shymkent.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shymkent recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $299. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $148.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is $299, flying from May 16 to May 24.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Istanbul to Shymkent is $453, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 30.

Scat Air and Pegasus fly direct from Istanbul to Shymkent.

There are 3 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Shymkent per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
There are 4 Scat Air direct flights from Istanbul to Shymkent per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shymkent at price $556 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Scat Air and Pegasus fly direct from Istanbul to Shymkent.

There are 3 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Shymkent per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
There are 4 Scat Air direct flights from Istanbul to Shymkent per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Shymkent are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shymkent start at $299 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 24 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Shymkent, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shymkent start at $2,104 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sat, Jun 13 with Air Astana.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shymkent start at $299 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 24.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Shymkent, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Shymkent starts at $556 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shymkent at price $556 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Shymkent, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.