Shymkent to Almaty (CIT–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 24 | 738 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| KC Air Astana Also: EY | 6 | 320 | 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 | 30 | 35 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 30m | 1h 50m |
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 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CIT to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CIT to ALA is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 389 miles (626 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nursultan Nazarbayev, Ürümqi Tianshan and Aktobe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS), Turkıstan (HSA) and Taraz (DMB).