Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Shimkent Airport CIT
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Flights from Istanbul Airport to Shimkent are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, SCAT, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from Istanbul Airport you will cover about 2,085 miles before you reach Shimkent. This journey will take 4 Hours 45 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
Travellers planning to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shimkent Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Istanbul Airport.
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Istanbul Airport to Shimkent, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCAT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:40 | 21:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
SCAT is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 3 a week with times that vary between 21:40 and 21:40.
To book your flight you can visit SCAT on their website www.scat.kz/kz/. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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| Monday | 21:40
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| Thursday | 21:40
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| Saturday | 21:40
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Shimkent. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Shimkent | 0 | 4 Hours 43 Minutes |
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