Kazakhstan · 932 miles (1,500 km)

Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent (CIT) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent (CIT): FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 932 miles (1,500 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atyrau, Baku and Aktobe and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SCO to CIT

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FlyArystanNot in an alliance
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SCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance

SCO to CIT with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Atyrau (GUW)FlyArystan the whole way
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Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole way
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Via Aktobe (AKX)FlyArystan, then SCAT Airlines
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Via Tbilisi (TBS)SCAT Airlines the whole way
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Via Karaganda (KGF)SCAT Airlines the whole way
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Via Astana (NQZ)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole way
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Via Almaty (ALA)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more the whole way
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Via Kokshetau (KOV)SCAT Airlines the whole way
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SCO to CIT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SCO to CIT?

FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly nonstop from Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent (CIT).

How far is Aktau from Shymkent by plane?

Aktau (SCO) and Shymkent (CIT) are 932 miles (1,500 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does SCO 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 SCO to CIT with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Aktau and Shymkent?

The most direct connections are through Atyrau (GUW), Baku (GYD), Aktobe (AKX), Tbilisi (TBS) and Karaganda (KGF). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example FlyArystan through Atyrau.

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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.