How to get fromIraq to Shymkentby plane or train

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Iraq to Shymkent by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basra International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
best
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)BSR - CIT
11h 10m
$283–990
Fly Basra International Airport to Tashkent International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)BSR - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
14h 54m
$252–754
Fly Al Najaf International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)NJF - CIT
10h 58m
$381–1,426
Fly Baghdad International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)BGW - CIT
7h 23m
$344–1,165
Fly Al Najaf International Airport to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)NJF - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
15h 22m
$270–940

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

6Weekly Planes

16h 6mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 2,372.4 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Iraq and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

Flydubai, Emirates, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) 6 times a week.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Shymkent(opens in a new window), Kazakhstan(opens in a new window)

Shymkent is a city in Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan. It is one of three Kazakh cities that have the status of a city of republican significance that of a region. It is the third-most populous city in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty and Astana, with an estimated population of 1,002,291. According to regional and city officials, the millionth resident of Shymkent was born on 17 May 2018. It is a regional cultural centre. Shymkent is situated 690 km west of Almaty and 1,483 km south of Astana. It is also 120 km to the north of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Places to stay in Shymkent

Hotel FN Shymkent(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Shymkent Grand Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Megapolis Hotel Shymkent(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Dostar Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Iraq to Shymkent easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Iraq to Shymkent right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.