Almaty to Shymkent

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Almaty to Shymkent Destination Reviews

Wan D

Good train and punctual but luggage storage too small..

Almaty to Shymkent, Train #011Х 2nd Class Sleeper, Kazakhstan Railways, Jan 4, 2026

Francesca L

Really clean, comfortable, good food.

Almaty to Shymkent, Train #025Т 1st Class Sleeper, Kazakhstan Railways, Jun 20, 2025

4.5

6 customer reviews

66%

17%

Almaty to Shymkent Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	00:15	13:53	$26.36
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	06:42	23:32	$48.72
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	08:54	21:22	$19.19
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	09:15	21:35	$18.69
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	14:48	03:21	$18.69
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	17:30	08:26	$18.69
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	18:03	08:26	$18.69
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	18:19	05:31	$26.63
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	19:18	06:22	$26.63
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	20:00	09:43	$18.69
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	20:45	09:43	$15.62
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	21:50	10:44	$18.69
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	22:50	13:53	$26.36
Train	Kazakhstan Railways	2nd Class Sleeper	23:29	11:14	$21.14

How to get from Almaty to Shymkent

Travelling between Almaty and Shymkent is possible by flight. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.

How far is Almaty from Shymkent?

Travelling by land the distance between Almaty and Shymkent is 851 km while it is about 851 km as the crow flies.

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

Travelling by flight between Almaty and Shymkent, expect to spend about 27 hours.

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

flight tickets for Almaty - Shymkent route will set you back about USD 328.05. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.

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

Flights from Almaty to Shymkent are operated 33 times a day.

Useful tips for travelling between Almaty and Shymkent by flight

To get from Almaty to Shymkent your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.

Flights

Useful tips for air travellers:

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.
Remember to 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 Almaty and Shymkent

Air Astana, Air Astana, FlyArystan, FlyArystan, FlyArystan, SCAT Airlines, SCAT Airlines.

How many travellers choose to get from Almaty to Shymkent by flight?

We have sold flight tickets to 599 passengers. Some of them left reviews on their trip above on this page. Check travellers' reviews to get prepared. They are always the most useful and reliable source of information.

Transportation from Almaty to Shymkent

Flights

$ 115.37
Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Almaty to Shymkent

Cheapest Transport	$116
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:10 AM
Latest Departure	9:05 PM
Departures per day	33
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Astana, Air Astana, FlyArystan, FlyArystan, FlyArystan, SCAT Airlines, SCAT Airlines