Title: £107 Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Shymkent (IST to CIT) - Expedia.co.uk ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_flights_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_flights_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # £107 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent (CIT) [View £107 flight on Fri, 2 Oct 2026](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:02/10/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:106.70&airProductToken=AQpVCigIymQSAjc4GMicASCGHijGsJkDMPCxmQM4UEAAWAFyCFBLMFAzNURBCikIymQSAzUyMRiGHiCCmgEolruZAzCnvJkDOFBAAVgBcghQSzBQMzVEQRIKCAEQARgBKgJKMhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ## Popular airlines from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shymkent (CIT-Shymkent Intl.) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_KC.svg) Air Astana [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:10/04/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:17/04/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"KC"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DV.svg) JSC Aircompany SCAT [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:10/04/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:17/04/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DV"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent (CIT) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £107 for one-way flights and £201 for round trip, for the period specified. 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All deals One way Return ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £201 Return found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:02/10/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:09/10/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:200.60&airProductToken=AQpVCigIymQSAjc4GMicASCGHijGsJkDMPCxmQM4UEAAWAFyCFBLMFAyNURBCikIymQSAzUyMRiGHiCCmgEolruZAzCnvJkDOFBAAVgBcghQSzBQMjVEQQpVCikIymQSAzUyMhiCmgEghh4og_WZAzC39pkDOFBAAFgBcghQSzBQMjVEQQooCMpkEgI3NxiGHiDInAEosf2ZAzDq_pkDOFBAAVgBcghQSzBQMjVEQRIKCAEQARgBKgJKMhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Fri, 11 Sept - Fri, 18 Sept IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £222 Return found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:11/09/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:18/09/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:221.60&airProductToken=AQpVCigIymQSAjc4GMicASCGHiimxJcDMNDFlwM4WEAAWAFyCFhLMFIyNURBCikIymQSAzUyMRiGHiCCmgEo9s6XAzCH0JcDOFhAAVgBcghYSzBSMjVEQQpVCikIymQSAzUyMhiCmgEghh4o44iYAzCXipgDOFBAAFgBcghQSzBQMjVEQQooCMpkEgI3NRiGHiDInAEo7ouYAzCnjZgDOFBAAVgBcghQSzBQMjVEQRIKCAEQARgBKgJKMhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Wed, 16 Sept - Wed, 23 Sept IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £323 Return found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:16/09/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:23/09/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:322.60&airProductToken=AQpVCigIymQSAjc4GMicASCGHijG_JcDMPD9lwM4UEAAWAFyCFBLMFAyNURBCikIymQSAzUyMRiGHiCCmgEoloeYAzCniJgDOFBAAVgBcghQSzBQMjVEQQpWCikIymQSAzUyMhiCmgEghh4og8GYAzC3wpgDOE9AAFgBcghPSzBSMjVEQQopCMpkEgMxNzUYhh4gyJwBKITJmAMwvcqYAzhPQAFYAXIIT0swUjI1REESCggBEAEYASoCSjIYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Fri, 17 Jul - Wed, 2 Sept IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £327 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:17/07/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:02/09/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:326.98&airProductToken=AQpVCigIymQSAjc4GMicASCGHiimzpIDMNDPkgM4SEAAWAFyCEhLMFIyNURBCikIymQSAzUyMRiGHiCCmgEo9tiSAzCH2pIDOEhAAVgBcghISzBSMjVEQQpWCikIymQSAzUyMhiCmgEghh4o49SWAzCX1pYDOFhAAFgBcghYSzBSMjVEQQopCMpkEgMxNzUYhh4gyJwBKOTclgMwnd6WAzhYQAFYAXIIWEswUjI1REESCggBEAEYASoCSjIYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Azerbaijan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/J2.gif) Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £369 Return found 4 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:02/10/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:09/10/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:368.90&airProductToken=AQpVCigIymQSAjc4GMicASCGHijGsJkDMPCxmQM4UEAAWAFyCFBLMFAzNURBCikIymQSAzUyMRiGHiCCmgEolruZAzCnvJkDOFBAAVgBcghQSzBQMzVEQRIKCAEQARgBKgJKMhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from Istanbul Airport to Shymkent Intl. Airport (CIT)? ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Istanbul Airport to CIT? ### Can I fly from IST to CIT right now? ### How do I find cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to CIT that have flexible change policies? ### How far is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Shymkent Intl. Airport? ### Which airlines fly direct from IST to CIT? ### Are IST to CIT flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? ## Travel information | Origin airport | Istanbul | | ------------------- | --------------- | | Destination airport | Shymkent Intl. | | Return price | £201 | | Distance | 3327 km | | Average flight time | 4 hours 30 mins | ## Book with confidence # Compare flights from Istanbul to Shymkent easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Istanbul to Shymkent. Operating between them flights per day, 8 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Shymkent Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Istanbul to Shymkent Intl.. To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. Grab a great deal on your flight from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent Intl. (CIT) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Shymkent today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Istanbul to Shymkent Intl. start at just £201 and range up to £369\. To find an even better deal, try - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near Istanbul and Shymkent - booking your flight during October, the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper Why you should book your Istanbul to Shymkent flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Istanbul to Shymkent Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you. Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. 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