Title: £150 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) # £150 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent (CIT) [View £150 flight on Wed, 28 Jan 2026](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:28/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:149.20&airProductToken=AQotCisIxKwBEgM0ODYYyJwBIIKaASijz4MDMJjRgwM4UEAAWAFqA09QVHIDUFZPEgoIARABGAEqAkdQGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Istanbul to Shymkent (CIT-Shymkent Intl.) - ![Air Astana](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:03/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:10/01/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"KC"}}]) - ![JSC Aircompany SCAT](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:03/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:10/01/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DV"}}]) - ![notification illustration](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\* - ![deals illustration](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\* - ![trophy illustration](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 £150 for one-way flights and £260 for round trip, for the period specified. 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All deals One way Return ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Mon, 26 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £260 Return found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:26/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:31/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:259.50&airProductToken=AQpgCi4Iy4YBEgM5MTIYyJwBIOACKIi_gwMw0sGDAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi4Iy4YBEgM5NzEY4AIggpoBKJPCgwMw7cKDAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCpEBCi4Iy4YBEgM5NzIYgpoBIOACKKnwgwMw9PCDAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi4Iy4YBEgM2NDEY4AIgjcwBKOzxgwMw1fKDAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi8Iy4YBEgM5MTcYjcwBIMicASiJ9IMDMPH2gwM4RUABWAFqB0JBU0lDMVByA0VTUxIKCAEQARgBKgJLQxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £263 Return found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:13/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:19/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:262.60&airProductToken=AQqRAQovCMuGARIDOTE4GMicASCNzAEo7ayCAzCer4IDOEVAAFgBagdCQVNJQzFQcgNFU1MKLgjLhgESAzg1MhiNzAEg4AIop7GCAzCQsoIDOEVAAVgBagdCQVNJQzFQcgNFU1MKLgjLhgESAzk2ORjgAiCCmgEor7WCAzCJtoIDOEVAAVgBagdCQVNJQzFQcgNFU1MKkQEKLgjLhgESAzk3MBiCmgEg4AIo0--CAzCe8IIDOEVAAFgBagdCQVNJQzFQcgNFU1MKLgjLhgESAzYyMxjgAiCNzAEo7_OCAzDd9IIDOEVAAVgBagdCQVNJQzFQcgNFU1MKLwjLhgESAzkxNxiNzAEgyJwBKKn4ggMwkfuCAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTEgoIARABGAEqAktDGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £269 Return found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:25/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:28/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:268.58&airProductToken=AQpgCi4Iy4YBEgM5MTIYyJwBIOACKOizgwMwsraDAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi4Iy4YBEgM5NzEY4AIggpoBKPO2gwMwzbeDAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCpEBCi4Iy4YBEgM5NzAYgpoBIOACKIXUgwMw0NSDAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi4Iy4YBEgM2MjMY4AIgjcwBKI_ZgwMw_dmDAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi8Iy4YBEgM5MTcYjcwBIMicASjJ3YMDMLHggwM4RUABWAFqB0JBU0lDMVByA0VTUxIKCAEQARgBKgJLQxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £270 Return found 5 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:25/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:11/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:269.62&airProductToken=AQpgCi4Iy4YBEgM5MTIYyJwBIOACKOizgwMwsraDAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi4Iy4YBEgM5NzEY4AIggpoBKPO2gwMwzbeDAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCpEBCi4Iy4YBEgM5NzAYgpoBIOACKMXxhAMwkPKEAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi4Iy4YBEgM2MjMY4AIgjcwBKM_2hAMwvfeEAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIDRVNTCi8Iy4YBEgM5MTcYjcwBIMicASiJ-4QDMPH9hAM4RUABWAFqB0JBU0lDMVByA0VTUxIKCAEQARgBKgJLQxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![JSC Aircompany SCAT](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/dv.gif) Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £272 Return found 5 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:25/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:11/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:271.10&airProductToken=AQovCi0IxKwBEgM0ODYYyJwBIIKaASixroMDMLCwgwM4UkAAWAFqBUxJR0hUcgNSU08KLwotCMSsARIDNDg1GIKaASDInAEo4umEAzCd7IQDOFBAAFgBagVMSUdIVHIDUFNPEgoIARABGAEqAkdQGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £274 Return found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:25/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:28/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:273.50&airProductToken=AQpiCi8Iy4YBEgM5MTIYyJwBIOACKOizgwMwsraDAzhFQABYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIERVNTTwovCMuGARIDOTcxGOACIIKaASjztoMDMM23gwM4RUABWAFqB0JBU0lDMVByBEVTU08SCggBEAEYASoCS0MYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £276 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:20/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:27/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:275.60&airProductToken=AQqUAQowCMuGARIDOTE4GMicASCNzAEozfuCAzD-_YIDOEVAAFgBagdCQVNJQzFQcgRFU1NPCi8Iy4YBEgM5OTIYjcwBIOACKIyFgwMw-oWDAzhFQAFYAWoHQkFTSUMxUHIERVNTTwovCMuGARIDOTcxGOACIIKaASjziYMDMM2KgwM4RUABWAFqB0JBU0lDMVByBEVTU08SCggBEAEYASoCS0MYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Mon, 26 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £283 Return found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:26/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:31/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:282.50&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIy4YBEgM5MTIYyJwBIOACKIi_gwMw0sGDAzhFQABYAWoJQ0xBU1NJQzJQcgVFU0ZZWQoyCMuGARIDOTcxGOACIIKaASiTwoMDMO3CgwM4RUABWAFqCUNMQVNTSUMyUHIFRVNGWVkKnQEKMgjLhgESAzk3MhiCmgEg4AIoqfCDAzD08IMDOEVAAFgBaglDTEFTU0lDMlByBUVTRllZCjIIy4YBEgM2NDEY4AIgjcwBKOzxgwMw1fKDAzhFQAFYAWoJQ0xBU1NJQzJQcgVFU0ZZWQozCMuGARIDOTE3GI3MASDInAEoifSDAzDx9oMDOEVAAVgBaglDTEFTU0lDMlByBUVTRllZEgoIARABGAEqAktDGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) ![Air Astana](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/KC.gif) Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £285 Return found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:13/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:19/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:284.60&airProductToken=AQqdAQozCMuGARIDOTE4GMicASCNzAEo7ayCAzCer4IDOEVAAFgBaglDTEFTU0lDMlByBUVTRllZCjIIy4YBEgM4NTIYjcwBIOACKKexggMwkLKCAzhFQAFYAWoJQ0xBU1NJQzJQcgVFU0ZZWQoyCMuGARIDOTY5GOACIIKaASivtYIDMIm2ggM4RUABWAFqCUNMQVNTSUMyUHIFRVNGWVkKnQEKMgjLhgESAzk3MBiCmgEg4AIo0--CAzCe8IIDOEVAAFgBaglDTEFTU0lDMlByBUVTRllZCjIIy4YBEgM2MjMY4AIgjcwBKO_zggMw3fSCAzhFQAFYAWoJQ0xBU1NJQzJQcgVFU0ZZWQozCMuGARIDOTE3GI3MASDInAEoqfiCAzCR-4IDOEVAAVgBaglDTEFTU0lDMlByBUVTRllZEgoIARABGAEqAktDGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) ![Emirates](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/EK.gif) Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec IST Istanbul CIT Shymkent £822 Return found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IST,to:CIT,departure:25/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:CIT,to:IST,departure:31/12/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:821.60&airProductToken=AQp5CjQIxZYBEgMxMTgYyJwBIOMNKNjXgAMw19mAAzhRQABYAWoIRUNPU0FWRVJyCFFMRUVQVFIxCkEIxZYBEgQyMTYxGOMNIIKaASjV4oADMKLkgAM4UUABWAFqCEVDT1NBVkVScghRTEVFUFRSMXoKCMa0ARIEMjE2MQp5CkEIxZYBEgQyMTYyGIKaASDjDSjekYEDMMmTgQM4TEAAWAFqCEVDT1NBVkVScghMTEVFUFRSMXoKCMa0ARIEMjE2Mgo0CMWWARIDMTE3GOMNIMicASj5l4EDMK-agQM4TEABWAFqCEVDT1NBVkVScghMTEVFUFRSMRIKCAEQARgBKgJFSxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) __Flight from Istanbul to Shymkent route information__ | Origin airport | Istanbul | | ------------------- | --------------- | | Destination airport | Shymkent Intl. | | Airlines serving | Air Astana | | Return price | £260 | | Distance | 3327 km | | Average flight time | 4 hours 15 mins | ## 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, 20 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 £260 and range up to £822\. 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 January, 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. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight. ## 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. 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