Almaty to Shymkent (ALA–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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389 mi airlines 64/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 18h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EY5261cs
EY Etihad
320
6:35 AM
+05 T1
8:00 AM
+05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC971+1
KC Air Astana
321
6:55 AM
+05 T1
8:25 AM
+05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV706
DV SCAT
738
8:20 AM
+05 T1
9:30 AM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV708
DV SCAT
738
11:30 AM
+05 T1
12:40 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV718
DV SCAT
7M8
2:00 PM
+05 T1
3:00 PM
+05
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC969+1
KC Air Astana
320
6:35 PM
+05 T1
8:05 PM
+05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV1718
DV SCAT
738
6:50 PM
+05 T1
7:50 PM
+05
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5260cs
EY Etihad
320
6:55 PM
+05 T1
8:20 PM
+05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV748
DV SCAT
738
8:50 PM
+05 T1
10:00 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV798
DV SCAT
738
10:50 PM
+05 T1
12:10 AM+1
+05
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV705
DV SCAT
738
6:00 AM
+05 TA
7:10 AM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5263cs
EY Etihad
320
9:00 AM
+05
10:15 AM
+05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC972+1
KC Air Astana
321
9:25 AM
+05
10:40 AM
+05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV707
DV SCAT
738
1:40 PM
+05 TA
2:50 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV747
DV SCAT
738
6:30 PM
+05 TA
7:40 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV797
DV SCAT
738
8:40 PM
+05 TA
9:50 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC970+1
KC Air Astana
320
9:05 PM
+05
10:20 PM
+05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5262cs
EY Etihad
320
9:30 PM
+05
10:55 PM
+05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV717
DV SCAT
738
10:20 PM
+05 TA
11:30 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Almaty to Shymkent
2 carriers, 64 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 389 mi 1h nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

ALA–CIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SCAT and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 389 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALA–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 38 738, 7M8 1h-1h20
KC Air Astana Also: EY 13 320, 321 1h30 EY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY, KC
321 Airbus A321 – KC
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV + KC (51 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALA to CIT direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
314
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shymkent is 0 hours the same as Almaty.
ALA: +05 · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent.
Distance & Flight Time
389 mi / 626 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 30m.

ALA–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance389 mi / 626 km
Flight time1h to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights64 out / 59 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALA to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 30m. The route covers 389 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT and Air Astana. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from ALA to CIT. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOV, KSN, GUW, AKX, CGO, SZX, HKG, NQZ, URC, PVG, VKO, DZN, SAW, OVB, SCO, AYT, UKK, PPK, TBS, IST, BKK and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CIT to ALA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALA to CIT

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT and Air Astana. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ALA to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to CIT ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 389 miles (626 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KOV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.