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How to Travel from

Almaty Airport to Shymkent

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$293.48

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$152.17

Flyr

Website:
flyr.com/en
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$293.48

SCAT

Website:
scat.kz
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$152.17

Train operators

Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
1433
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$25.00

Uzbekistan Railways (OTY)

Phone:
1005
Website:
railway.uz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$36.96

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 2 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30
Train from Almaty 1 to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
12h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30

Bus operators

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Taraz bus station to Shymkent
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is to train via Abylay Khana which costs $7.61 - $25 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent?

The distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) and Shymkent is 636 km. The road distance is 685 km.

How do I travel from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent without a car is to train via Abylay Khana which takes 12h 21m and costs $7.61 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent?

The best way to get from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train via Abylay Khana, which costs $7.61 - $25 and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 55m.

Can I drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent is 685 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 290+ hotels available in Shymkent. Prices start at $15.84 per night.
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