Shymkent to Astana (CIT–NQZ) — 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–NQZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SCAT and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 28 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| KC Air Astana | 6 | 320, 321 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Astana from Shymkent
| Metric | CIT→NQZ | TAS→NQZ | HSA→NQZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CIT | – | 77 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 11 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 2h | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CIT: +05 · NQZ: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent, it's 6:00 PM in Astana.
CIT–NQZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CIT to NQZ
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT and Air Astana. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 34 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Aktobe and Ürümqi Tianshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS), Turkıstan (HSA) and Taraz (DMB).