Astana to Shymkent

Astana to Shymkent

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$20
 
 
$143

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Astana to Shymkent Schedule

Astana to Shymkent Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV173600:35 - 02:10KZT 39,903
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 02:36 - 02:40KZT 12,163
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 04:18 - 07:03KZT 14,392
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 06:06 - 06:52KZT 9,777
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV70208:55 - 10:30KZT 65,042
FlyArystan Economy #KC732710:45 - 12:45KZT 23,560
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV71612:05 - 13:40KZT 25,916
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV71614:20 - 15:50KZT 38,852
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV77217:40 - 19:10KZT 29,843
Qazaq Air Economy #IQ42719:05 - 21:00KZT 31,704
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 20:12 - 14:30KZT 18,296
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 23:39 - 23:31KZT 8,795

Transportation from Astana to Shymkent

Facts about the transport from Astana to Shymkent

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure2:45 AM
Latest Departure11:39 PM
Departures per day12
Distance1238 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlyArystan, Hahn Air Systems, Kazakhstan Railways, Qazaq Air

How to get from Astana to Shymkent

Travelling between Astana and Shymkent is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 142.72 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 19.29.

How long does it take to get from Astana to Shymkent?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Astana and Shymkent depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Astana and Shymkent. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 46m to reach Shymkent.

How much does it cost to get from Astana to Shymkent?

Travelling between Astana and Shymkent can be as cheap as USD 19.29 if you opt for a Kazakhstan Railways train and as expensive as USD 142.72 if you buy a Hahn Air Systems flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Astana and Shymkent ?

  • 8 from Astana to Shymkent starting from 02:45 Astana 1 until 23:39 Astana 1
  • 4 from Astana to Shymkent starting from 17:00 Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport until 17:30 Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Astana to Shymkent.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Astana to Shymkent, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 100.08.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Astana and Shymkent

FlyArystan, Hahn Air Systems, Qazaq Air

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Astana to Shymkent?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train