Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent (CIT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent (CIT): Pegasus. The two airports are 2,058 miles (3,312 km) apart. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aktau, Tbilisi and Baku and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to CIT
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to CIT with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aktau (SCO)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines and FlyArystanDVFS
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)Pegasus and AJet, then SCAT Airlines
DV - Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Atyrau (GUW)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines and FlyArystanDVFS
- Via Aktobe (AKX)Pegasus, then SCAT AirlinesDV
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Astana (NQZ)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDV
FS - Via Moscow (VKO)Pegasus and AJet, then SCAT AirlinesDV
- Via Almaty (ALA)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Budapest (BUD)Pegasus and AJet, then SCAT AirlinesDV
- Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
- Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Pegasus and AJet, then SCAT AirlinesDV
- Via Madinah (MED)Flynas, Pegasus and 2 more, then SCAT Airlines
+1DV - Via Jeddah (JED)Flynas, Pegasus and 2 more, then SCAT Airlines+1DV
- Via Munich (MUC)Pegasus and AJet, then SCAT AirlinesDV
SAW to CIT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to CIT?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent (CIT).
How far is Istanbul from Shymkent by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Shymkent (CIT) are 2,058 miles (3,312 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW 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 SAW to CIT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Shymkent?
The most direct connections are through Aktau (SCO), Tbilisi (TBS), Baku (GYD), Atyrau (GUW) and Aktobe (AKX). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azerbaijan Airlines through Baku.
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.