Kazakhstan Β· 798 miles (1,285 km)

Aktobe (AKX) to Shymkent (CIT) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Aktobe (AKX) to Shymkent (CIT): SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 798 miles (1,285 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Astana, Atyrau and Almaty and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from AKX to CIT

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    SCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance

AKX to CIT with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Astana (NQZ)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Atyrau (GUW)SCAT Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Aktau (SCO)FlyArystan the whole way
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AKX to CIT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKX to CIT?

SCAT Airlines flies nonstop from Aktobe (AKX) to Shymkent (CIT).

How far is Aktobe from Shymkent by plane?

Aktobe (AKX) and Shymkent (CIT) are 798 miles (1,285 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does AKX to CIT cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for AKX to CIT with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Aktobe and Shymkent?

The most direct connections are through Astana (NQZ), Atyrau (GUW), Almaty (ALA) and Aktau (SCO). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SCAT Airlines through Astana.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.