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When you search for Shymkent-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Shymkent-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Shymkent-Istanbul flights?

For Shymkent-Istanbul flights, you can use Shymkent Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Shymkent-Istanbul and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Shymkent-Istanbul is 3339 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Shymkent-Istanbul flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Shymkent-Istanbul flights is Thursday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Shymkent-Istanbul?

Scat Airlines, Pegasus organizes direct flights between Shymkent-Istanbul.

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Quick Flight Summary from Shymkent to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
SAR 619
Direct flight duration 5 hour 20 min
Direct airlines Scat Airlines, Pegasus
Arrival airports SAW / IST
Best days to book Thursday, Sunday
Average over the last 30 days
SAR 777

Cheapest flights from Shymkent to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

26 Jul, Sun04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 619

Pegasus

30 Jul, Thu04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 629

Pegasus

5 Aug, Wed04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 629

Pegasus

13 Aug, Thu04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 629

Pegasus

2 Aug, Sun04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 630

Pegasus

20 Aug, Thu04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 632

Pegasus

12 Aug, Wed04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 656

Pegasus

9 Aug, Sun04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 670

Pegasus

29 Jul, Wed04:30

Shymkent – Istanbul

5h 20m

Non-stop

CIT–SAW

SAR 670

Last update: 07 July 2026 07:21

Direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul

Estimated Prices for Shymkent to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day26 July Sunday

Best Price

SAR 619

Average Price

SAR 935

SAR 1,326

SAR 619

SAR 1,114

07Tue

Jul

SAR 1,075

08Wed

SAR 1,096

09Thu

SAR 1,212

10Fri

SAR 1,310

11Sat

SAR 1,008

12Sun

SAR 1,178

13Mon

SAR 1,326

14Tue

SAR 1,006

15Wed

SAR 896

16Thu

SAR 1,037

17Fri

SAR 1,033

18Sat

SAR 710

19Sun

SAR 886

20Mon

SAR 984

21Tue

SAR 916

22Wed

SAR 703

23Thu

SAR 930

24Fri

SAR 846

25Sat

SAR 619

26Sun

SAR 950

27Mon

SAR 930

28Tue

SAR 670

29Wed

SAR 629

30Thu

SAR 950

31Fri

SAR 937

01Sat

Aug

SAR 630

02Sun

SAR 925

03Mon

SAR 907

04Tue

SAR 629

05Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Shymkent City Center

Shymkent Intl. Airport

You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.

Train

You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.

Bus

Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.

Marshrutka

Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.

Airport Information

Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.

Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy 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 faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city 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.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.

Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.