Shymkent to Almaty (CIT–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 32 | 738 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| KC Air Astana Also: EY | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h15 | – | – | EY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Almaty from Shymkent
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
CIT: +05 · ALA: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent, it's 6:00 PM in Almaty.
CIT–ALA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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).