Astana to Shymkent (NQZ–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 30 | 738 | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shymkent from Astana
| Metric | NQZ→CIT | KOV→CIT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from NQZ | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
NQZ: +05 · CIT: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent.
NQZ–CIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NQZ to CIT
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NQZ to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NQZ to CIT ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via UKK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kokshetau (KOV).