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

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606 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 34m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DV1736
DV SCAT
738
2:45 AM
+05 T2
4:25 AM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV702
DV SCAT
738
8:20 AM
+05 T2
10:00 AM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DV772
DV SCAT
738
9:10 PM
+05 T2
11:00 PM
+05
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DV701
DV SCAT
738
5:30 AM
+05 TA
7:10 AM
+05
1h 40m
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
M T W T F S S
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DV745
DV SCAT
738
7:35 PM
+05 TA
9:15 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3h 58m DVEYKC DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent flights
UKK Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) 4h 40m DVEYKC DV Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) (UKK) to Shymkent flights
GUW Atyrau 9h 40m DVKC DV Atyrau (GUW) to Shymkent flights
AKX Aktobe 13h 50m DVEYKC DV Aktobe (AKX) to Shymkent flights
KSN Kostanay 16h 50m KC DV Kostanay (KSN) to Shymkent flights
IST Istanbul 17h 38m KCTK DV Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent flights
AYT Antalya 19h 1m KCPC PC Antalya (AYT) to Shymkent flights
VKO Moscow 19h 55m DV DV Moscow (VKO) to Shymkent flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 21h 15m PC PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent flights
SCO Aktau 22h 3m DVKC DV Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent flights
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Astana to Shymkent
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 606 mi 1h 40m nonstop

NQZ–CIT 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.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 16 738 1h40-1h50
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
216
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.

Other ways to reach Shymkent from Astana

Nearby airports with service to Shymkent International Airport.
Metric NQZ→CIT KOV→CIT
Distance from NQZ 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 16
Flight time 1h 40m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of NQZ with service to Shymkent International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

NQZ–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance606 mi / 975 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 606 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NQZ to CIT: 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 CIT to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KOV. 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 NQZ to CIT

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NQZ to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to CIT is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 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 Kokshetau (KOV).