Dubai to Shymkent (DXB–CIT) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ALA Almaty 8h 38m EKFZ → DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent flights
NQZ Astana 12h 5m EKFZ → DV Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent flights
IST Istanbul 12h 30m BIEKFZ → DV Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent flights
TBS Tbilisi 13h 55m EKFZ → DV Tbilisi (TBS) to Shymkent flights
AYT Antalya 15h 28m EKFZ → PC Antalya (AYT) to Shymkent flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 16h 55m FZPCVF → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 18m AZEKTP → TK Hong Kong (HKG) to Shymkent flights
SZX Shenzhen 20h 55m EK → TK Shenzhen (SZX) to Shymkent flights
VKO Moscow 22h 10m EKFZ → DV Moscow (VKO) to Shymkent flights
BKK Bangkok 23h 35m ACBTDE → DV Bangkok (BKK) to Shymkent flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Shymkent
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DXB and CIT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ALA ~8h 38m URC ~11h 35m NQZ ~12h 5m IST ~12h 30m TBS ~13h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
859
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Shymkent is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 PM in Shymkent.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. Registration with migration authorities within 3 days of arrival is mandatory for stays exceeding 5 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Shymkent route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CIT
Full nameShymkent International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CIT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Almaty, Nursultan Nazarbayev and İstanbul.
Shymkent is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CIT to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Nursultan Nazarbayev and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.