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

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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
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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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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
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DV708
DV SCAT
738
11:25 AM
+05 T1
12:40 PM
+05
1h 15m
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DV718
DV SCAT
7M8
2:00 PM
+05 T1
3:00 PM
+05
1h
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DV1718
DV SCAT
7M8
3:55 PM
+05 T1
5:10 PM
+05
1h 15m
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DV798
DV SCAT
735
5:40 PM
+05 T1
7:10 PM
+05
1h 30m
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Shymkent to Almaty
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 389 mi 1h nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

CIT–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 389 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 16 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 29 733, 735, 738, 7M9 1h-1h25
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – DV
735 Boeing 737-500 – DV
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (29 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIT to ALA.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
190
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 DMB→ALA
Distance from CIT 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 29 7
Flight time 1h 1h 5m
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 0m to 1h 25m.

CIT–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shymkent to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance389 mi / 626 km
Flight time1h to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 36 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Qyzylorda
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 to 1h 25m. The route covers 389 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SCAT.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from CIT to ALA. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PPK, DZN, NQZ, DOH, URC, SCO, BKK, ICN, PVG, VKO, DXB, SAW, KOV, AKX, XIY and IST. 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 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. With 29 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 0 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 389 miles (626 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PPK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taraz (DMB).