| Popular Airport | Shymkent Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 21 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 1767 Km |
You can easily get to Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport, which is approximately 12 kilometers away from the city center, by taking a taxi. Since there is no public transportation system to get to the airport, you can rent a car if you don't prefer to take a taxi. Another option is to take advantage of the shuttle services provided by the hotels. It is possible to reach the airport in about half an hour from the city center.
If you want to travel to the airport by taxi, you can easily get a taxi in the city center. You can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. It is possible to get to the airport in about 25 minutes by taxi under normal traffic conditions.
If you have rented a car during your stay in the city, you can end your travel by going to the airport by this car. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you should prefer a company that has an office at the airport. You can contact the offices of international or local car rental companies in the city center. You need to follow the P214 motorway from the city center to reach the airport by car you have rented. You will arrive at the airport, which is about 12 kilometers away, at an average of 25 minutes.
Some hotels in Astrakhan offer airport shuttle services for their guests. You can find out if your hotel provides this service and then book your seat in advance to take advantage of this service. The transfer vehicle, which takes you at the door of the hotel you are staying at exactly whenever you want, can take you to the airport in a very comfortable and fast way. Please keep in mind that hotel shuttle services are generally more expensive than taking a taxi.
Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport, which is about 12 kilometers away from the city center, is a small but compact airport that offers sufficient amount of services for the passengers. Eight airline companies arrange flights at this airport, which serves with 2 runways.
Since Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport is the only airport not only in Astrakhan but also in its surroundings, domestic, charter and cargo flights are also arranged at this airport.
In addition to some eating and drinking places at the airport, there are also the shops and duty-free stores where you can buy things like souvenirs, clothes, and accessories. VIP Lounge and Business Lounge serve passengers who don't want to sacrifice their comfort.
A private lounge decorated with hunting and fishing theme welcomes the passengers who are interested in these activities and allows them to wait for their flight with pleasure. A hotel is also available at the airport.
Shymkent, also known as Chimkent, is at the center of South Kazakhstan, one of the most populous regions of Kazakhstan. Situated on the junction of Turkestan-Siberia Railway, Shymkent is located 690 km west of Almaty and 120 km north of Tashkent. The city, with a population of approximately 855 thousand, was established on Sayram River Valley. Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, has a history of about 8 hundred years.
Located in the south of the country, Shymkent is a cultural, commercial, industrial and tourism center. Although Shymkent is a small and underpopulated city, it is an important location where transportation networks intersect thanks to the distance between the city and nearby tourist destinations. Railway transportation is also very popular in Shymkent. The city also has connections with important cities such as Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi.
In order to go to the city from Shymkent International Airport which is approximately 11 km to the city center, you need to go to the area where you can get on a car, bus or taxi. These vehicles are located at the exit of the terminal. Or you can rent your own car from one of the companies located in the terminal and go to the city center in about 10-15 minutes.
Fundamentally, the whole intracity and intercity transportation network of Shymkent is performed through the Shymkent railway station. The railway networks of Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, are linked to many cities of Kazakhstan. The train station, located 1.5 km from the city center, is in Kabanbay Batyr. From the airport, you can get to the train station, Sportivnaya, directly by bus.
Shymkent central bus station is located in Samal. At the same time there is the second biggest bus station in Ayna. Bus route 12 offers service between Shymkent Airport and the city center.
Apart from this, if you want to go to Almaty from Shymkent by bus, you should know that the travel will last about 12 hours. These buses depart from Avtovokzal Samal. Every half an hour there are buses to many parts of the city from Avtovokzal Samal which is located 4 km north of the city center.
Shymkent marshrutka routes are almost the same as the buses. These two means of transportation are the most important public transportation vehicles in the city. There is also no big difference in terms of the fares. From Samal, where the central bus station is located, there are marshrutka services to many parts of the city. To get to the city from Shymkent Airport, you can use the marshrutkas waiting outside the terminal. According to the fares of 2013 ticket price is 50 Tenge.
If you get on a taxi to go to the city center from Shymkent Airport, you need to pay approximately 21-25 TL for the travel. This travel of 10.8 kilometers lasts approximately 11-12 minutes. If you make a reservation by getting in contact with Avto-kz Taxi, which is the most popular taxi company in Shymkent, your taxi will pick you up at the airport.
We recommend you to evaluate renting a car as your last option if your visit will be short and you will spend your time only in the center of Shymkent. Because the city has a small surface area, you can prefer other alternatives instead of renting a car. If you have rented your car from the airport and want to get to the city center, you can use the highway M-32.
