There are 4 ways to get from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT) by plane, train, 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 Petropavlosk South Airport
best- Fly from Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)PPK - CIT
2h 17m$164–904Train
cheapest- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Shymkent076Ц
33h 9m$24–45Drive 1,958.1 km
- Drive from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT)1,958.1 km
21h 33m$76–110Train to Kokshetau Airport, fly
- Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Fly from Kokshetau Airport (KOV) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)KOV - CIT
6h 20m$66–389
Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to train which costs $23 - $45 and takes 33h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $160 - $950.
The distance between Petropavl and Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 1396 km. The road distance is 1958.1 km.
The best way to get from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT) without a car is to train which takes 33h 9m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT), including transfers.
The best way to get from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 33h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT) is 1958 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Petropavl to Shimkent Airport (CIT).
There are 309+ hotels available in Shimkent Airport (CIT).
What companies run services between Petropavl, Kazakhstan and Shimkent Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan?
SCAT flies from Petropavlosk South Airport (PPK) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) twice a week. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Petropavlovsk to Shymkent 4 times a week. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 32h 55m.
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- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Petropavlosk South Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Kokshetau Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Petropavlovsk to Shymkent
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $21–30
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $6–8
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $6–9
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $70–95
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Petropavlovsk to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $20–29
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $11–16
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
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