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

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DV748
DV SCAT
733
6:20 AM
+05 T1
7:30 AM
+05
1h 10m
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DV706
DV SCAT
738
8:20 AM
+05 T1
9:30 AM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DV708
DV SCAT
738
11:25 AM
+05 T1
12:40 PM
+05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DV718
DV SCAT
7M8
2:00 PM
+05 T1
3:00 PM
+05
1h
M T W T F S S
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DV1718
DV SCAT
7M8
3:55 PM
+05 T1
5:10 PM
+05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DV798
DV SCAT
735
5:40 PM
+05 T1
7:10 PM
+05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DV705
DV SCAT
738
6:00 AM
+05 TA
7:10 AM
+05
1h 10m
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DV747
DV SCAT
733
8:30 AM
+05 TA
9:50 AM
+05
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DV707
DV SCAT
738
1:40 PM
+05 TA
2:45 PM
+05
1h 5m
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DV2705
DV SCAT
7M9
6:40 PM
+05 TA
8:05 PM
+05
1h 25m
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DV797
DV SCAT
735
8:20 PM
+05 TA
9:20 PM
+05
1h
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Almaty to Shymkent
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 389 mi 1h nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

ALA–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 389 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 10 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 36 733, 735, 738, 7M8 1h-1h30
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – DV
735 Boeing 737-500 – DV
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (36 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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to CIT.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
110
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)1
Weekly flights36 out / 29 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Qyzylorda
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.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SCAT.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from ALA to CIT. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKX, VKO, NQZ, AYT, DZN, SAW, SCO, PPK, KOV and IST. 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.
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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. With 36 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 36 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AKX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.