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$205+ Cheap flights from Shymkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CIT — IST
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shymkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$308
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$205
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$482
From Shimkent to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Shymkent to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shymkent to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/249:30 pmCIT - IST
2 stops26h 40mAir Astana
Sun 10/2610:20 pmIST - CIT
1 stop8h 05mAir Astana
Deal found 9/10$308
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:30 pmCIT - IST
1 stop25h 25mAir Astana
Tue 10/1412:50 amIST - CIT
2 stops29h 10mAir Astana
Deal found 9/11$330
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/249:00 amCIT - IST
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2610:45 amIST - CIT
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$344
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:40 amCIT - IST
Nonstop5h 10mSCAT Airlines
Wed 10/1510:00 amIST - CIT
Nonstop4h 30mSCAT Airlines
Deal found 9/11$365

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Fly from

Shymkent

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 10/24

12:30 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

10:45 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$308

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 10/24

9:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

10:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop8h 05m

$308

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Wed 10/8

9:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

12:50 am-8:00 am

2 stops29h 10m

$330

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 10/24

9:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

10:45 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$344

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Wed 10/8

5:40 am-8:50 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 10/15

10:00 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$365

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 9/19

9:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$205

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 9/19

12:30 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$217

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 9/19

11:59 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops17h 16m

$445

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CIT to IST?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Pegasus Airlines from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shymkent to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Shymkent to Istanbul?

    Shimkent (CIT), located 6.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Shymkent to Istanbul. 2 airlines have flights from Shimkent to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Shimkent to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as $308, SCAT Airlines can have you in Istanbul Airport from Shymkent in 5h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2077 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $227 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Astana, starting at $298. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shymkent to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shymkent to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shymkent to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shymkent to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shymkent to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport (average of $916). Flying from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Shymkent to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shymkent to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$227Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air AstanaCheapest$298Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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