Shymkent to Astana (CIT–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 28 | 738 | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Astana from Shymkent
| Metric | CIT→NQZ | TAS→NQZ | DMB→NQZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CIT | – | 77 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 | 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. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CIT to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CIT to NQZ ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AKX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS) and Taraz (DMB).