Search Flights from Shymkent to Tashkent

You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.

Train

You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.

Bus

Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.

Marshrutka

Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.

Airport Information

Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.

Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.

Tashkent International Airport is located 12 from the city center. The airport is the most important airport in Uzbekistan. Tashkent International Airport has the distinction of being the main hub of Uzbekistan Airways.

Transportation to and from this large airport is very easy. Passengers can also take advantage of the services offered at the airport before their flight or after they land. You can get the city center from the airport by taxi, bus, transfer services or rental car.

Taxi

Private taxi firms serving Tashkent International Airport provide easy access to the city center. Taking a taxi is one of the fastest, safest, and most convenient ways to get to the city. By taxi, it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center.

Bus

You can also take a bus to get to the city center from Tashkent International Airport. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by bus. Buses depart in front of the terminal building at every hour of the day.

Transfer Services

You can also get to the city center from the airport by using a shuttle service offered to you by the hotel you are staying at. Hotels offer transfer vehicles with a chauffeur, providing comfortable transportation directly from the airport to your hotel.  

Rental Cars

Another transportation method to get to the city center is by rental car. You can rent a car from the various rental car companies located at the airport and enjoy a pleasant drive to the city.

Airport Information

Tashkent International Airport, located 12 km from the city center, is the main international airport of Uzbekistan. The airport is the busiest airport in Central Asia. Tashkent International Airport has two terminals, one for domestic flights and one for international flights. The airport has large parking lots and the terminal buildings contain a variety of services.  

Tashkent International Airport offers a lost and found, post office, ATMs, baby care rooms, rest areas, VIP lounges, and meeting rooms. The airport also features restaurants and bars that serve traditional and national dishes and a store where you can shop for various souvenirs, cosmetics, and more.