Search Flights from Istanbul to Shymkent

Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Shymkent

  • Lowest recent price
    562 AED
  • Direct flight duration 4 hour 30 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus
  • Arrival airports CIT
  • Best days to book Friday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    658 AED

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shymkent

Cheapest Direct Flight

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
11 Dec, Fri
Istanbul – Shymkent
4h 40m
Non-stop
IST–CIT

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
10 Dec, Thu
Istanbul – Shymkent
4h 35m
Non-stop
IST–CIT

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
29 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Shymkent
4h 45m
Non-stop
IST–CIT
Shortest Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
3 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – Shymkent
4h 30m
Non-stop
SAW–CIT

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
3 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – Shymkent
4h 40m
Non-stop
IST–CIT

Air Astana

Air Astana
9 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Shymkent
8h 10m
1 stop
IST–CIT

Last update: 01 November 2026 08:43

Direct flights from Istanbul to Shymkent

Pegasus

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Shymkent Flights

Cheapest Day11 December Friday
Best Price
562 AED
Average Price
725 AED
929 AED
562 AED
844 AED
03Tue
Nov
929 AED
09Mon
683 AED
29Sun
610 AED
10Thu
Dec
562 AED
11Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

You can reach the airport from across Istanbul by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection.

Metro

Take the M11 metro line from Gayrettepe to the airport. Gayrettepe is one of Istanbul’s main transfer points, and the trip takes about 30 minutes. From Halkalı, the M11 also runs to the airport. Check the timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips.

  • Stops after Gayrettepe: Kağıthane, Üniversite-Hasdal, Kemerburgaz, Göktürk, and İhsaniye
  • Reach Gayrettepe on the M2 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line, or connect from the Metrobus at Zincirlikuyu
  • Reach Halkalı on Marmaray
Bus

Take an İETT bus to the airport from Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, or Sarıyer. Traffic gets heavy during rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so leave extra time.

  • Lines: H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8
Havaist

Havaist shuttles take you to the airport from more than 10 points across the city. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for timetables and current details.

  • Departure points include Sultanahmet, Taksim, Aksaray, Kadıköy, Bakırköy, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri, Arnavutköy, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Taxi

You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge and toll road fees along the route.

Car Rental

If you’re renting a car, check with your rental company whether you can return it at the airport.

Transfer

A private transfer takes you from your chosen location in Istanbul to the airport in comfort. It generally costs more than public transportation, so you may want to share the ride with friends. Book in advance to secure your pickup time.

Transportation to Shymkent City Center from Airport

Shymkent Intl. 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.

Train

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.

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.

Marshrutka

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.

Taxi

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.

Car Rental

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.

Shymkent Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Sunday
1 Nov
Cloudy
20°9°
Monday
2 Nov
Clear
21°8°
Tuesday
3 Nov
Cloudy
20°10°
Wednesday
4 Nov
Clear
21°9°
Thursday
5 Nov
Clear
16°9°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Shymkent flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Shymkent flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Shymkent flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Shymkent Intl. Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Shymkent is about 3339 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Istanbul – Shymkent flights took about 4 hour 30 minutes in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Shymkent flights is Saturday.
Scat Airlines, Pegasus, Air Astana organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Shymkent.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately 377 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
377 AED
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Azerbaijan Airlines
520 AED
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage
Scat Airlines
533 AED
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Air Astana
796 AED
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage

Last update: 01.11.2026

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