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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 32 | 738 | 1h15-1h50 | – | – | – |
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 | 32 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 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 32 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 15 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via GUW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS) and Taraz (DMB).