Aktau to Shymkent (SCO–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DV710
DV SCAT
7M8
4:20 PM
+05
6:40 PM
+05
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV709
DV SCAT
738
11:30 AM
+05 TA
2:00 PM
+05
2h 30m
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 4 hubs
NQZ Astana 5h 18m DVKC DV Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent flights
ALA Almaty 7h 38m DV DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 22h 55m PC PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent flights
KOV Kokshetau ~6h Kokshetau (KOV) to Shymkent flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Aktau to Shymkent
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 931 mi 2h 20m nonstop

SCO–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCO–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 7 7M8 2h20
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (7 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, SCO to CIT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCO to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
76
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Aktau, it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.

SCO–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aktau to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,498 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCO
IATA / ICAOSCO / UATE
TimezoneAsia/Aqtau
Elevation73 ft / 22 m
Destination: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCO to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Aktau International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 931 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SCO 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev, Almaty and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Yes, return flights from CIT to SCO 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.

Flights from SCO to CIT

Aktau International Airport (SCO) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SCO to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCO to CIT is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,498 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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