Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shymkent (XIY–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
URC Ürümqi 7h 15m 3U9CBK → DV Ürümqi (URC) to Shymkent flights
NQZ Astana 12h 30m CA → DV Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 10m CXMU → TK Hong Kong (HKG) to Shymkent flights
SZX Shenzhen 13h 13m 3U9C9H → TK Shenzhen (SZX) to Shymkent flights
ALA Almaty 14h 58m CZ → DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 40m 9C → DV Bangkok (BKK) to Shymkent flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 17m 3U9HAF → DV Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shymkent flights
OVB Novosibirsk 16h 38m S7 → S7 Novosibirsk (OVB) to Shymkent flights
ICN Seoul 24h 45m KEOZZH → DV Seoul (ICN) to Shymkent flights
IST Istanbul 27h 30m MU → DV Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shymkent
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
URC ~7h 15m NQZ ~12h 30m HKG ~13h 10m SZX ~13h 13m ALA ~14h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
632
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
-3h
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 3:00 PM in Shymkent.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

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

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

Facts

XIY–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shymkent route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: CIT
Full nameShymkent International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to CIT flights.
This route has limited weekly 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 Ürümqi Tianshan, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Hong Kong.
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from CIT to XIY 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 Ürümqi Tianshan, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.