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$166+ 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CIT — IST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shymkent to Istanbul

Best flights from Shymkent to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shymkent to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 2/69:05 pmCIT - IST
2 stops26h 20mAir Astana
Sun 2/810:20 pmIST - CIT
1 stop8h 05mAir Astana
Deal found 12/9$350
This SCAT Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 SCAT Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/612:30 pmCIT - IST
Nonstop5h 15mSCAT Airlines
Sun 2/810:45 amIST - CIT
Nonstop4h 15mSCAT Airlines
Deal found 12/11$532

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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(Air Astana)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$334
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Shymkent

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 2/6

9:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

10:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop8h 05m

$350

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 2/6

12:30 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

10:45 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$532

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Mon 2/16

10:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$166

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Sun 2/15

1:30 am-11:55 am

3 stops36h 25m

$222

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Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from Shymkent to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Shymkent to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Shymkent-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Shymkent-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shymkent-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shymkent-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Shymkent-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 62% 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 December 12, 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
6.7
Okay
635 reviews

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.3

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.7

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
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.3

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.7

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

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  • 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. 1 airline 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 $532, Air Astana can have you in Istanbul Airport from Shymkent in 5h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2077 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $123 on this airline. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 63% 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.

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Discover the top airline 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 December 12, 2025.
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$123Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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