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You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.

Train

You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.

Bus

Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.

Marshrutka

Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.

Airport Information

Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.

Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.

You can choose one of the transportation alternatives such as bus, taxi or car rental for travelling to the city center from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport which is only 24 kilometers of the city center. You can easily see the bus stops and taxi stands when you go out of the airport terminal. Travelling to the city center from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport lasts maximum 40 minutes.

Bus

There are a few bus stops outside the airport terminal building. There are buses directing going to Karaganda city center from these stops. Travelling to Karaganda city center by bus is both practical and budget friendly. The travel lasts about 35 minutes.

Taxi

The most comfortable and effortless alternative to get to the city center from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in a short time is taxi. If you bargain with the driver who demand a fare of about 14-18 dollars, you can get a more affordable transportation service.

Car Rental

Although there are not many alternatives in terms of car rental companies at Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, you can possible see a few local and foreign car rental companies. By choosing one of these companies and make a pre-reservation before your flight, you can rent your car in a few minutes at the airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport by using the car you will rent lasts approximately 25 minutes.