Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT): 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 NQZ to CIT
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
NQZ to CIT with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zhezkazgan (DZN)Qazaq Air, then SCAT AirlinesIQDV
- Via Almaty (ALA)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole wayDV+2
DVFS - Via Kostanay (KSN)Air Astana, Qazaq Air and 1 more, then SCAT AirlinesIQFSDV
- Via Ust-Kamenogorsk (UKK)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVFSDV
- Via Aktobe (AKX)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVIQ+1DV
NQZ to CIT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from NQZ to CIT?
Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent (CIT).
How far is Astana from Shymkent by plane?
Astana (NQZ) and Shymkent (CIT) 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 NQZ 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 NQZ to CIT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Astana and Shymkent?
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.