Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT): Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 388 miles (624 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhezkazgan, Karaganda and Astana.
Airlines flying nonstop from ALA to CIT
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
ALA to CIT with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhezkazgan (DZN)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDV
- Via Karaganda (KGF)FlyArystan, then SCAT AirlinesFSDV
- Via Astana (NQZ)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole wayDV+2
DVFS
ALA to CIT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ALA to CIT?
Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT).
How far is Almaty from Shymkent by plane?
Almaty (ALA) and Shymkent (CIT) are 388 miles (624 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ALA 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 ALA to CIT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Almaty and Shymkent?
The most direct connections are through Zhezkazgan (DZN), Karaganda (KGF) and Astana (NQZ). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SCAT Airlines through Zhezkazgan.
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.