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Popular Airport

Shymkent Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

FlyArystan

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

927 Miles

Estimated Prices for Atyrau to Shymkent Flights

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Cheapest Atyrau to Shymkent Flight Tickets

FlyArystan
14 Jan, Tue
11:45 AM
Atyrau - Shymkent
Non-stop
2h 15m
GUW-CIT
1.636 TL
FlyArystan
FlyArystan
13 Jan, Mon
07:55 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
Non-stop
2h 15m
GUW-CIT
1.855 TL
FlyArystan
Scat Airlines
16 Jan, Thu
01:30 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
1 stop
8h 50m
GUW-CIT
2.153 TL
Scat Airlines
Scat Airlines
22 Jan, Wed
01:30 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
1 stop
8h 50m
GUW-CIT
2.153 TL
Scat Airlines
Scat Airlines
23 Jan, Thu
01:30 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
1 stop
8h 50m
GUW-CIT
2.153 TL
Scat Airlines
FlyArystan
5 Jan, Sun
02:25 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
Non-stop
2h 15m
GUW-CIT
3.513 TL
FlyArystan
Scat Airlines
9 Jan, Thu
01:30 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
1 stop
18h 25m
GUW-CIT
4.082 TL
Scat Airlines
Scat Airlines
6 Jan, Mon
01:30 PM
Atyrau - Shymkent
1 stop
8h 50m
GUW-CIT
4.142 TL
Scat Airlines
FlyArystan
25 Dec, Wed
11:35 AM
Atyrau - Shymkent
Non-stop
2h 15m
GUW-CIT
4.796 TL
FlyArystan
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Transportation to Airport from Atyrau City Center

Atyrau Airport

Atyrau International Airport, located only 8 kilometers outside of the city, offers direct and connected flights to many cities, especially like Aktau, Almaty, Amsterdam, Moscow and Istanbul. The airport's proximity to the center of Atyrau provides comfort and the possibility of an affordable journey for the passengers coming to the airport from the center. You may arrive at the terminal of the Atyrau International Airport at the end of a 10-20 minute journey after leaving the city center, regardless of which means of transportation you prefer. Taxis, rental cars, buses and private services are among the options you can use to reach the airport from the city center.

Taxi 

It might be a bit difficult to find a taxi at the city center of Atyrau, especially during the night. On the other hand, you can find a taxi during the day in the city center more easily and arrive at the airport. Since the distance between the airport and the city is just 8 kilometers, you should not expect to pay a high taxi fare. If you are travelling from a more distanced location, you can go to the airport by taking a taxi from the center after arriving here by bus or try to negotiate a bit with the driver.  Taxi fares can be slightly higher than normal during the night, or on special days and public holidays such as festivals.

Car Rental

You can also reach Atyrau International Airport by renting a car from the local rental companies located in the center of Atyrau. Both the car rental fares and gas prices are not too high in the city. Thanks to this, you can get to the airport with a private and comfortable vehicle or you can travel to other areas near the city with the car you rent. There are car parks and waiting areas at Atyrau International Airport for those passengers arriving by car. Thus, when you enter the airport, you can deliver your car to the rental company or you can leave it in the parking lot for a while.

Private Shuttle

Shuttles are one of the fastest and most comfortable means of transportation available to the passengers travelling between Atyrau city center and the airport. If you prefer using these private shuttles, whose passenger capacity is dependent on your needs, you would be picked up from your location to arrive to the airport. To book these shuttle services, which is usually provided by tour operators, you may contact your hotel or make a deal with an affordable provider by researching yourself.

Bus

As an alternative to all these means of transportation, those who wish to use a more affordable option can reach from the center by bus. Schedules of the buses that you may use to reach Atyrau Airport from the city center are changeable according to the season. You can get detailed information about the stops of the buses that generally operate from early hours of the morning till night from the hotel you are staying at. You can either take a taxi to the bus stop or walk.

Airport Information

Atyrau International Airport, serving to the passengers just 8 kilometers outside of the city center, is small in size but offers many services that passengers may need. You can wait for the departure time of your plane in the comfortable lounges at the airport, and you can use the car park with a sufficient width when you arrive at the airport with your private vehicle. The airport also offers different options including the restaurants and cafes where you can try tastes from Kazakhstan and world cuisine, information desks and ATM machines. If you want to buy something peculiar from the city and Kazakhstan, you have the chance to have a look at the souvenir items at the terminal without leaving the airport.

Transportation to Shymkent City Center from Airport

Shymkent Intl. Airport

Shymkent, also known as Chimkent, is at the center of South Kazakhstan, one of the most populous regions of Kazakhstan. Situated on the junction of Turkestan-Siberia Railway, Shymkent is located 690 km west of Almaty and 120 km north of Tashkent. The city, with a population of approximately 855 thousand, was established on Sayram River Valley. Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, has a history of about 8 hundred years.

Located in the south of the country, Shymkent is a cultural, commercial, industrial and tourism center. Although Shymkent is a small and underpopulated city, it is an important location where transportation networks intersect thanks to the distance between the city and nearby tourist destinations. Railway transportation is also very popular in Shymkent. The city also has connections with important cities such as Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi.

In order to go to the city from Shymkent International Airport which is approximately 11 km to the city center, you need to go to the area where you can get on a car, bus or taxi. These vehicles are located at the exit of the terminal. Or you can rent your own car from one of the companies located in the terminal and go to the city center in about 10-15 minutes.

Train

Fundamentally, the whole intracity and intercity transportation network of Shymkent is performed through the Shymkent railway station. The railway networks of Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, are linked to many cities of Kazakhstan. The train station, located 1.5 km from the city center, is in Kabanbay Batyr. From the airport, you can get to the train station, Sportivnaya, directly by bus.

Bus

Shymkent central bus station is located in Samal. At the same time there is the second biggest bus station in Ayna. Bus route 12 offers service between Shymkent Airport and the city center.

Apart from this, if you want to go to Almaty from Shymkent by bus, you should know that the travel will last about 12 hours. These buses depart from Avtovokzal Samal. Every half an hour there are buses to many parts of the city from Avtovokzal Samal which is located 4 km north of the city center.

Marshrutka

Shymkent marshrutka routes are almost the same as the buses. These two means of transportation are the most important public transportation vehicles in the city. There is also no big difference in terms of the fares. From Samal, where the central bus station is located, there are marshrutka services to many parts of the city. To get to the city from Shymkent Airport, you can use the marshrutkas waiting outside the terminal. According to the fares of 2013 ticket price is 50 Tenge.

Taxi

If you get on a taxi to go to the city center from Shymkent Airport, you need to pay approximately 21-25 TL for the travel. This travel of 10.8 kilometers lasts approximately 11-12 minutes. If you make a reservation by getting in contact with Avto-kz Taxi, which is the most popular taxi company in Shymkent, your taxi will pick you up at the airport.

Car Rental

We recommend you to evaluate renting a car as your last option if your visit will be short and you will spend your time only in the center of Shymkent. Because the city has a small surface area, you can prefer other alternatives instead of renting a car. If you have rented your car from the airport and want to get to the city center, you can use the highway M-32.

Weather in Shymkent

DayMin - Max
TuesdayMin -11ºC - Max 2ºC
WednesdayMin -8ºC - Max 4ºC
ThursdayMin -6ºC - Max 5ºC
FridayMin -6ºC - Max 3ºC
SaturdayMin -8ºC - Max 4ºC

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