Shymkent to Almaty

Shymkent to Almaty

Shymkent
Almaty
Wed, Jun 5
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Shymkent to Almaty Schedule

Shymkent to Almaty Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 01:26 - 17:20KZT 12,889
Kazakhstan Railways 1st Class Sleeper 03:47 - 14:50KZT 14,727
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 05:16 - 18:36KZT 6,425
SCAT Airlines Economy #DV70507:00 - 08:20KZT 42,338
Air Astana Economy #KC97209:00 - 10:15KZT 69,970
Kazakhstan Railways Standard Seat 10:49 - 22:02KZT 5,082
FlyArystan Economy #KC710412:20 - 13:40KZT 23,228
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 14:17 - 05:35KZT 8,708
Kazakhstan Railways 2nd Class Sleeper 16:51 - 06:35KZT 9,174
Kazakhstan Railways 1st Class Sleeper 19:45 - 06:47KZT 16,882
Kazakhstan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 21:56 - 13:10KZT 5,419
Uzbekistan Railways 3rd Class Sleeper 22:10 - 11:25KZT 8,089

Transportation from Shymkent to Almaty

Facts about the transport from Shymkent to Almaty

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure12:50 AM
Latest Departure10:40 PM
Departures per day15
Distance667 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines, Uzbekistan Railways

How to get from Shymkent to Almaty

Travelling between Shymkent and Almaty is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 157.85 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 18.22.

How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Almaty?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Shymkent and Almaty depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shymkent and Almaty. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 13h 20m to reach Almaty.

How much does it cost to get from Shymkent to Almaty?

Travelling between Shymkent and Almaty can be as cheap as USD 18.22 if you opt for a Uzbekistan Railways train and as expensive as USD 157.85 if you buy a Air Astana flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shymkent and Almaty ?

  • 9 from Shymkent to Almaty starting from 00:50 Shymkent Airport until 22:40 Shymkent Airport
  • 6 from Shymkent to Almaty starting from 01:39 Shymkent until 22:10 Shymkent

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shymkent to Almaty.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shymkent to Almaty, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 44.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shymkent and Almaty

Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shymkent to Almaty?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly