Flights from Shimkent Airport (CIT) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £228.86

One-way from £103.46

Flights from Shimkent to Istanbul Airport are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – SCAT. When travelling from Shimkent you will cover about 2,085 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 4 Hours 45 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. 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. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Shimkent (CIT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
SCAT100101020:3020:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with SCAT. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers DV485 with times between 20:30 and 20:30.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for SCAT at www.scat.kz/kz/. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV485
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Thursday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV485
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Saturday
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV485
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Namangan to Istanbul 04 Hours 59 Minutes
Tashkent to Istanbul 04 Hours 45 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Shimkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Shimkent CIT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Shimkent CIT to Istanbul IST is £103.46 ($132 €125.34)
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Shimkent CIT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Shimkent CIT to Istanbul IST is £228.86 ($292 €277.27)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Shimkent CIT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Shimkent CIT to Istanbul IST is £94.83 ($121 €114.90)
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Flight Info FAQ - Shimkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Shimkent to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Shimkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST): SCAT.
How far is the flight from Shimkent to Istanbul?
The flight from Shimkent to Istanbul is 3,356KM or 2,085 miles.
How long does the flight from Shimkent to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Shimkent to Istanbul takes 4 Hours 45 Minutes.

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