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Explore the cheapest flights from Shymkent to Astana in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 52, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 118.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CIT 08:15
        1h 55m
        Direct
        NQZ 10:10
        Shymkent - Astana | Thu, Feb 5 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 20:30
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 22:30
        Astana - Shymkent | Fri, Feb 13 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 118 AU$ 186
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 118
      • CIT 19:35
        2h 5m
        Direct
        NQZ 21:40
        Shymkent - Astana | Mon, Jan 5 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 17:40
        1h 55m
        Direct
        CIT 19:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Fri, Jan 9 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 118 AU$ 186
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 118
      • CIT 00:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 02:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Wed, Feb 4 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Feb 5 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 120 AU$ 186
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 120
      • CIT 10:50
        1h 45m
        Direct
        NQZ 12:35
        Shymkent - Astana | Wed, Feb 4 | Scat Airlines
        NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Sun, Feb 8 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 123
        34% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 123
      • CIT 00:30
        1h 50m
        Direct
        NQZ 02:20
        Shymkent - Astana | Wed, Jan 14 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Wed, Jan 21 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 127
        32% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 127
      • CIT 14:30
        1h 55m
        Direct
        NQZ 16:25
        Shymkent - Astana | Thu, Jan 15 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 01:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 02:40
        Astana - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 18 | Scat Airlines
        AU$ 128
        31% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 128
      • CIT 23:00
        1h 55m
        Direct
        NQZ 00:55
        Shymkent - Astana | Fri, Jan 23 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 20:30
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 22:30
        Astana - Shymkent | Fri, Jan 30 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 129
        31% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 129
      • CIT 08:15
        1h 55m
        Direct
        NQZ 10:10
        Shymkent - Astana | Sat, Dec 20 | FlyArystan
        NQZ 05:35
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 07:35
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Dec 25 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 130
        30% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 130
      • CIT 10:50
        1h 45m
        Direct
        NQZ 12:35
        Shymkent - Astana | Thu, Jan 15 | Scat Airlines
        NQZ 08:10
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CIT 09:50
        Astana - Shymkent | Sun, Jan 18 | Scat Airlines
        AU$ 130
        30% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 130
      • CIT 05:10
        1h 40m
        Direct
        NQZ 06:50
        Shymkent - Astana | Sat, Jan 17 | Scat Airlines
        NQZ 11:55
        2h
        Direct
        CIT 13:55
        Astana - Shymkent | Thu, Jan 22 | FlyArystan
        AU$ 131
        30% OFF
        AU$ 186 AU$ 131
      • CIT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NQZ Invalid Date
        Shymkent - Astana | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        NQZ 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CIT 16:00
        Astana - Shymkent | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shymkent to Astana are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shymkent to Astana Flight Details

The distance between Shymkent and Astana is approximately 989.95km. It takes around 1 hour 47 minutes on average to fly from Shymkent to Astana. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 52
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 118
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance989.95km
Average flight time1 hour 47 minutes

Best Time to Book Flights from Shymkent to Astana

The cheapest flights from Shymkent to Astana are available between Dec 21 and Dec 28, with one way flights starting from AU$ 51.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shymkent to Astana, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shymkent (CIT) to Astana (NQZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, FlyArystan offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 52 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CIT to NQZ on Wed, Dec 24), while FlyArystan offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 118 departing on Thu, Feb 5 and returning on Fri, Feb 13.
  • It takes about 1 hour 47 minutes to fly from Shymkent (CIT) to Astana (NQZ).
  • 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 Astana 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shymkent to Astana, 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, Dec 24, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 52.
    · 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.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Astana travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shymkent to Astana 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 Astana on December 20, 2025 with FlyArystan, with prices starting at AU$ 129.
  • The time difference between Astana and Shymkent is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

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