Shymkent to Astana (CIT–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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606 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 37m ago
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DV701
DV SCAT
738
5:30 AM
+05 TA
7:10 AM
+05
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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DV771
DV SCAT
738
6:40 PM
+05 TA
7:55 PM
+05
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DV745
DV SCAT
738
7:35 PM
+05 TA
9:15 PM
+05
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DV1736
DV SCAT
738
2:45 AM
+05 T2
4:25 AM
+05
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DV702
DV SCAT
738
8:20 AM
+05 T2
10:00 AM
+05
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DV772
DV SCAT
738
9:10 PM
+05 T2
11:00 PM
+05
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ALA Almaty 4h 5m DVEYKC → DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Astana flights
UKK Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) 5h 35m DV → DVEYKC Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) (UKK) to Astana flights
GUW Atyrau 8h 13m DV → DVKC Atyrau (GUW) to Astana flights
IST Istanbul 11h 20m DVTK → KCTK Istanbul (IST) to Astana flights
SVO Moscow 12h 8m SU → SU Moscow (SVO) to Astana flights
AYT Antalya 13h 8m PC → KCPC Antalya (AYT) to Astana flights
SCO Aktau 14h 3m DV → DVKC Aktau (SCO) to Astana flights
ICN Seoul 16h 45m DV → CXKCOZ Seoul (ICN) to Astana flights
AKX Aktobe 20h 18m DV → EYKC Aktobe (AKX) to Astana flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 24h 15m PC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Astana flights
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Shymkent to Astana
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 606 mi 1h 40m nonstop

CIT–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Astana (NQZ) Astana to Shymkent flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIT–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 18 738 1h15-1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CIT to NQZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIT to NQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ALA ~4h 5m UKK ~5h 35m KSN ~5h 40m GUW ~8h 13m LED ~10h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Astana from Shymkent

Nearby airports with service to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
Metric CIT→NQZ TAS→NQZ HSA→NQZ
Distance from CIT – 77 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 18 7 7
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 1h 40m
Tashkent (TAS) to Astana flights · Turkıstan (HSA) to Astana flights · Taraz (DMB) to Astana flights
Airports within 200 miles of CIT with service to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent, it's 6:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
606 mi / 975 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

CIT–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shymkent to Astana route.
Route details
Distance606 mi / 975 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CIT
Full nameShymkent International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
Destination: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIT to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Shymkent International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 606 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CIT to NQZ: SCAT.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Almaty, Oskemen and Atyrau.
Yes, return flights from NQZ 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 NQZ

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CIT to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIT to NQZ is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Oskemen and Atyrau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS), Turkıstan (HSA) and Taraz (DMB).