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Shymkent International Airport

Shymkent, Kazakhstan

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Shymkent International Airport

Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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Southern Kazakhstan's gateway connecting the region to the world.

Location
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Shymkent International Airport (IATA: CIT, ICAO: UAII) serves Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third-largest city and the administrative center of Turkestan Region. The airport functions as a key hub for domestic and international flights in southern Kazakhstan, connecting the region to major cities across Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. The airport has undergone modernization efforts in recent years to accommodate growing passenger traffic, reflecting Shymkent's status as one of Kazakhstan's most populous and economically significant cities. It handles both scheduled and charter services operated by Kazakh and foreign carriers. Shymkent International Airport serves as an important transit point for travelers in Central Asia, with connections to destinations in Russia, Turkey, the UAE, and other regional hubs, supporting both business and leisure travel.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Shymkent city center by taxi and bus services, located approximately 12–15 kilometers from downtown.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, FlyArystan, Turkish Airlines, and Fly Dubai, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›Shymkent is Kazakhstan's third-largest city, making CIT an important regional airport.
  • ›The airport serves both domestic routes within Kazakhstan and international destinations.
  • ›SCAT Airlines, a major Kazakh carrier, operates significant services through Shymkent.
  • ›The airport has seen capacity expansions aligned with Shymkent's designation as a city of republican significance in 2018.
  • ›Shymkent's strategic location near the Uzbekistan border makes it relevant for cross-border regional travel.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

CIT → ALADV · 735
CIT → DMEDV · 735
CIT → SCODV · 735
CIT → TSEDV · 735
CIT → LEDEG · 320
CIT → SHJG9 · 320
CIT → ALAKC · 320 E90 757 319
CIT → TSEKC · E90
CIT → OVBS7 · 320
CIT → VKOUN · 738 73G
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Şymkent International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Şymkent International Airport is an international airport serving Shymkent, Kazakhstan. It has two passenger terminals and one runway. It serves as the main hub for SCAT Airlines, handling a large part of the airline's flights.

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