Shymkent (CIT) to Astana (NQZ) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Shymkent (CIT) to Astana (NQZ): Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 606 miles (975 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhezkazgan, Almaty and Kostanay and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CIT to NQZ
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
CIT to NQZ with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhezkazgan (DZN)SCAT Airlines, then Qazaq AirDVIQ
- Via Almaty (ALA)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole wayDVFSDV+2
- Via Kostanay (KSN)SCAT Airlines, then Air Astana, Qazaq Air and 1 moreDVIQFS
- Via Ust-Kamenogorsk (UKK)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVFS
- Via Aktobe (AKX)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVIQ+1
CIT to NQZ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CIT to NQZ?
Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly nonstop from Shymkent (CIT) to Astana (NQZ).
How far is Shymkent from Astana by plane?
Shymkent (CIT) and Astana (NQZ) are 606 miles (975 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does CIT to NQZ 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 NQZ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Shymkent and Astana?
The most direct connections are through Zhezkazgan (DZN), Almaty (ALA), Kostanay (KSN), Ust-Kamenogorsk (UKK) and Aktobe (AKX). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SCAT Airlines through Almaty.
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.