Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty (ALA) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty (ALA): 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 CIT to ALA
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
CIT to ALA 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)SCAT Airlines, then FlyArystanDVFS
- Via Astana (NQZ)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole wayDVFSDV+2
CIT to ALA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CIT to ALA?
Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly nonstop from Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty (ALA).
How far is Shymkent from Almaty by plane?
Shymkent (CIT) and Almaty (ALA) 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 CIT to ALA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CIT to ALA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Shymkent and Almaty?
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.