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Quick Flight Summary from Shymkent to Samarkand

  • Lowest recent price
    $185
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 35 min
  • Arrival airports SKD
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $205

Cheapest flights from Shymkent to Samarkand

Shortest Flight

Air Astana

Air Astana
10 Nov, Tue
Shymkent – Samarkand
9h 35m
1 stop
CIT–SKD

FlyArystan

FlyArystan
19 Oct, Mon
Shymkent – Samarkand
16h 5m
1 stop
CIT–SKD

Last update: 18 October 2026 09:12

Estimated Prices for Shymkent to Samarkand Flights

Cheapest Day10 November Tuesday
Best Price
$185
Average Price
$205
$224
$185
$224
19Mon
Oct
$185
10Tue
Nov

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Shymkent City Center

Shymkent Intl. Airport

You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.

Train

You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.

Bus

Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.

Marshrutka

Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.

Airport Information

Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.

Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.

Transportation to Samarkand City Center from Airport

Samarkand Intl. Airport

You can reach Samarkand International Airport, which is about 5 kilometers away from Samarkand city center, by taking a taxi or taking the advantage of the hotel shuttle service. If you prefer public transportation, it is possible to reach the city center by choosing from five different bus lines. In Samarkand, where transportation costs are quite low, you only need a small amount of money to reach the city from the airport. Since Samarkand International Airport is very close to the city center, you can reach wherever you want in Samarkand in a short time.

Taxi

There are the taxis waiting at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal of the airport. Transportation to the city center by taxi costs about 3.000 - 4.000 Uzbekistani Som.

Bus

You can easily see the bus stops at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal. As the airport is very close to the city center, many bus lines pass through the city center. You can reach Samarkand city center by choosing from the buses 31, 10, 60, 18 and 37. One-way ticket price per passenger costs 600 Uzbekistani Som.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels in Samarkand offer airport shuttle service to their guests. You need to make a reservation in advance if you want to take advantage of the shuttle service provided by your hotel. Hotel shuttle service is a little more costly compared to taxis; however, it doesn't affect your budget that much because transportation by taxi is also very cheap. The main advantage of preferring this service is that the service driver will be waiting for you at the luggage delivery area, the shuttle will be ready for you and you will not need any navigation assistance.

Rent a car

You can see the offices of car rental companies at Samarkand International Airport. By renting one of the affordable cars, which are offered in different segments with various specifications, you can make your journey comfortable. You can reach the city center after driving about 5 kilometers by the rental car.

Completing the car rental procedures online before your journey will save your time. Please keep in mind that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. After taking the airport exit on the road, you just need to follow the city center signs.

Samarkand Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
19 Oct
Clear
23°9°
Tuesday
20 Oct
Clear
24°10°
Wednesday
21 Oct
Cloudy
23°10°
Thursday
22 Oct
Clear
24°9°
Friday
23 Oct
Clear
22°9°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Shymkent-Samarkand flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Shymkent-Samarkand flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Shymkent-Samarkand flights, you can use Shymkent Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Samarkand Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Shymkent-Samarkand is 368 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Shymkent-Samarkand flights is Wednesday.
Air Astana, FlyArystan organizes direct flights between Shymkent-Samarkand.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with FlyArystan starts from approximately $126.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
FlyArystan
$126
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56×23×36 cm)
Air Astana
$173
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage

Last update: 18.10.2026

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