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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$297	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is currently $297
Cheapest one-way flight	$172	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is currently $172
Last-minute weekend getaway	$542	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shymkent to Istanbul is currently $542
Cheapest business class flights	$1,826	Air Astana 2 stops 40 hr Thu, May 14 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is currently $1,826

Fastest flight	5 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shymkent to Istanbul takes 5 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

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

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $270–395
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $390–640

Popular airlines from Shymkent to Istanbul

Pegasus

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $300–500

3 weekly nonstop flights

CIT - SAW Every Wed, Thu, Sun

287 weekly connecting flights

CIT - IST, SAW Every Tue, Fri
Scat Air

Nonstop

4 weekly nonstop flights

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

from $501

Typical price: $460–750

83 weekly connecting flights

CIT - IST Every day
S7

6 weekly connecting flights

CIT - IST Every Mon, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shymkent to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Shymkent to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $270 to $395.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shymkent to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $172.

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

The cheapest Pegasus flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is $297, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is $501, flying from May 21 to May 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shymkent to Istanbul starts at $297 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $172 and departs on Sun, Jun 7.

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

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shymkent to Istanbul.
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 Shymkent to Istanbul 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 Shymkent to Istanbul.

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

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 3 nonstop flights and 287 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shymkent to Istanbul are:

Air Astana offers 83 connecting flights per week. Air Astana flies from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
S7 offers 6 connecting flights per week. S7 flies from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shymkent to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $172.

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

The cheapest Pegasus flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is $297, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Shymkent to Istanbul is $501, flying from May 21 to May 27.

Scat Air and Pegasus fly direct from Shymkent to Istanbul.

There are 3 Pegasus direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 4 Scat Air direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul 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 Shymkent and Istanbul at price $542 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Scat Air and Pegasus fly direct from Shymkent to Istanbul.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shymkent and Istanbul start at $297 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shymkent to Istanbul, 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 Shymkent and Istanbul start at $1,826 from Thu, May 14 to Thu, May 21 with Air Astana.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shymkent and Istanbul start at $297 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Shymkent to Istanbul, 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 Shymkent and Istanbul starts at $542 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shymkent and Istanbul at price $542 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shymkent to Istanbul, 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.