Travelling from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport.
Antalya's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Antalya three hours behind Shimkent.
Every week, there are three Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 04:50 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 14:50 with Air Astana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your CIT to AYT flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Antalya (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Air Astana. This popular carrier has direct flights from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Astana.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that offers CIT to AYT flights. A dependable 82.35% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CIT and AYT include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Almaty Airport
Atyrau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to Antalya Airport (AYT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport flight is RM446. A round-trip fare right now is RM904. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CIT to AYT.
The cheapest month for flights from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from CIT to AYT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport.
Handy information about Shymkent Airport (CIT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shymkent Airport, 62.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Shimkent to Shymkent Airport is approximately 0.16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 0 hours to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near CIT? If you're catching an early flight from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
Book a hotel close to AYT if you're on a late Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an Antalya Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars and see more of Antalya and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Antalya Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Antalya Airport (AYT) to central Antalya
From Antalya Airport, Antalya is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Antalya. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Shymkent Airport to Antalya Airport for July if you'd like to explore Antalya during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CIT to AYT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Antalya. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya, Ankara is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
