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$160+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CIT — IST
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shymkent to Istanbul

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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Air Astana)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$250

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/79:30 pmCIT - IST
2 stops50h 40mAir Astana
Tue 5/139:55 pmIST - CIT
1 stop8h 05mAir Astana
Deal found 3/27$341
This SCAT Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/25:00 pmCIT - IST
Nonstop5h 30mSCAT Airlines
Fri 5/169:30 pmIST - CIT
Nonstop5h 10mSCAT Airlines
Deal found 3/27$354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/69:00 amCIT - IST
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/99:30 pmIST - CIT
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$529
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/185:25 amCIT - IST
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Tue 7/14:25 pmIST - CIT
1 stop10h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/27$698

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Shymkent

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Istanbul

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Price

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Wed 5/7

9:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops50h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 5/13

9:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

$341

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 5/2

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

9:30 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$354

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Wed 6/18

5:25 am-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 7/1

4:25 pm-4:25 am

1 stop10h 00m

$698

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Wed 4/16

1:40 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$160

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Fri 4/18

2:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$171

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Sat 4/19

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$172

ShymkentIstanbul

CIT - IST

CITIST

Shimkent

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$188

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

Best time to book a flight from Shymkent to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shymkent to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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 14% on airfare.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates from Shymkent to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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. 3 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport is Air Astana. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $341 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SCAT Airlines and Emirates, starting at $354 and $698 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport are Flyr ($171), Air Astana ($172), and SCAT Airlines ($188).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $147, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $147. The most popular route (Shimkent - Istanbul), is priced around $381.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Shymkent to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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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Discover the top 3 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$243Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air AstanaCheapest$298Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SCAT AirlinesCheapest$311Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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