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Cheap flights Urumqi — Shymkent

from $166 1 470 km ~2h 14m 10 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Friday
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12+ years
1
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2–11 years
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under 2
0
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Cheapest: $166 on 27.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
27 Nov 2026, Fri
SCAT DV 828
01:50
URC Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
04:30
CIT Shymkent Airport
2h 40m Direct
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
SCAT DV 828
23:15
URC Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
01:55
CIT Shymkent Airport
2h 40m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 470 km
Flight time
2h 14m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $166 (27.11.2026)
Average price
$171
Maximum price
$174
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (1)
URC Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CIT Shymkent Airport
Airlines (5)
DV SCAT FS FlyArystan GS Tianjin Airlines KC Air Astana CZ China Southern Airlines
Agencies (7)
Flytosky City.Travel Wingie OneTwoTrip Kupi.com Kiwi.com Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
SCAT
SCAT
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$163
FlyArystan
FlyArystan
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$190
Tianjin Airlines
Tianjin Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$256
Air Astana
Air Astana
1 flights · 1 days
$286
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$345
Where to buy tickets 7
Flytosky
1 tickets · 1 days
from $163
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $166
Wingie
1 tickets · 1 days
from $166
OneTwoTrip
1 tickets · 1 days
from $174
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $190
Kiwi.com
4 tickets · 4 days
from $256
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $263
Airports

From — Urumqi (1)

  • URC Urumqi Diwopu International Airport

To — Shymkent (1)

  • CIT Shymkent Airport
Other destinations from Urumqi
Frequently asked questions about the route Urumqi — Shymkent
How long is the flight from Urumqi to Shymkent?
Approximate flight time — 2h 14m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Urumqi to Shymkent?
The straight-line distance — 1 470 km.
How much do flights from Urumqi to Shymkent cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $166 on 27.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $171. Range: $166 — $174.
What is the time difference between Urumqi and Shymkent?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Urumqi operate flights?
From Urumqi: URC (Urumqi Diwopu International Airport).
To which airports in Shymkent do flights arrive?
To Shymkent: CIT (Shymkent Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: SCAT, FlyArystan, Tianjin Airlines, Air Astana, China Southern Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $166. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Urumqi — Shymkent

Flights Urumqi — Shymkent is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 470 km. Flight time 2h 14m. Time difference -3h.

From Urumqi (URC) flights depart from 1 airport: URC. To Shymkent (CIT) — 1 arrival airport: CIT.

5 airlines operate on this route: SCAT, FlyArystan, Tianjin Airlines, Air Astana, China Southern Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $166 (27.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $171, ranging from $166 to $174. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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