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

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389 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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KC972+1
KC Air Astana
321
9:25 AM
+05
10:40 AM
+05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DV707
DV SCAT
738
1:40 PM
+05 TA
2:50 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DV747
DV SCAT
738
6:30 PM
+05 TA
7:40 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DV797
DV SCAT
738
8:40 PM
+05 TA
9:50 PM
+05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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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
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EY5261cs
EY Etihad
320
6:35 AM
+05 T1
8:00 AM
+05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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
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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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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
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Shymkent to Almaty
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 389 mi 1h 10m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

CIT–ALA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SCAT and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 389 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIT–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 32 738 1h10
KC Air Astana Also: EY 14 320, 321 1h15 EY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY, KC
321 Airbus A321 – KC
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV + KC (46 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, CIT to ALA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIT to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
307
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.

Other ways to reach Almaty from Shymkent

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric CIT→ALA TAS→ALA HSA→ALA
Distance from CIT 77 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 59 46 7
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 30m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of CIT with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent, it's 6:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
389 mi / 626 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 25m.

CIT–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shymkent to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance389 mi / 626 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 64 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIT to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 25m. The route covers 389 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT and Air Astana. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from CIT to ALA. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOV, PPK, UKK, SVO, DZN, AYT, OVB, PVG, TBS, DOH, NQZ, SCO, URC, BKK, ICN, IST, DXB, SAW, XIY, AKX, GUW, KSN and VKO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALA to CIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TAS, HSA and DMB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CIT to ALA

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT and Air Astana. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CIT to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIT to ALA ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 389 miles (626 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KOV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS), Turkıstan (HSA) and Taraz (DMB).