What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent is to bus and train via Volgograd which costs $130 - $190 and takes 4 days 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $210 - $330.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Shymkent is 3389 km. The road distance is 4653.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Shymkent?

Shymkent is 2h ahead of Istanbul (State). It is currently 5:24 AM in Istanbul (State) and 7:24 AM in Shymkent.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Shymkent is 4654 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent.

Where can I stay near Shymkent?

There are 312+ hotels available in Shymkent.

Istanbul (State) to Shymkent - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)IST - CIT
4h 43m
$213–328
Bus, train via Volgograd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station
3. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Tashkent North
4. Take the train from Tashkent North to Shymkent
4d 21h
$136–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Kırıkkale YHT
2. Take the bus from Kirikkale to Ortachala Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
4. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Saratov 1 Pass
5. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shymkent
4d 9h
Drive 4,653.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Shymkent4,653.8 km
2d 11h
$545–787
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)SAW - CIT
7h 23m
$236–502
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
3. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Saratov 1 Pass
4. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shymkent
4d 14h
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
3. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Mokrous
4. Take the train from Mokrous to Shymkent
5d 5h
$310–514

Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

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6h 5mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,388.7 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

SCAT and Air Astana fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) once daily.

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Shymkent by plane, train, bus, or car

Fly from Istanbul

Bus, train via Volgograd

Train, bus

Drive 4,653.8 km

Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Bus, train

Bus, train #2

Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights

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Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shymkent International Airport

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shymkent International Airport via Antalya

Flights from Istanbul to Shymkent International Airport

Flights from Istanbul to Shymkent International Airport via Almaty

Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Kırıkkale YHT

Train from Piatigorsk to Saratov 1 Pass

Train from Krasnodar 1 to Mokrous

Train from Saratov 1 Pass to Shymkent

Train from Mokrous to Shymkent

Train from Volgograd 1 to Tashkent North

Train from Tashkent North to Shymkent

Train from Tashkent North to Shymkent

Bus from Kirikkale to Ortachala Bus Station

Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station

Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station

Bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station

Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

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