The Jeddah — Shymkent route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including SCAT, Pegasus Airlines, Nas Air, Flyadeal, LC Busre SAC, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Valuair, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, and Air Astana. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $175. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is Jeddah’s main international gateway and a major hub for regional and long-haul carriers, typically handling both flag-carrier Saudia and numerous international airlines alongside some low-cost operators. The airport sits about 20–30 km north of the city center; road travel is usually 20–40 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic, with fares often ranging from modest to moderate. There is limited public shuttle and private coach service to central Jeddah and nearby holy sites, while planned rail links may change connections in future. Pros: extensive international connectivity and modern passenger facilities. Cons: can be busy during peak pilgrimage periods and transfer times may be longer than at smaller airports.
Shymkent International Airport (Platonov) serves as the main air gateway for southern Kazakhstan and typically functions as a regional international hub rather than a large transcontinental connector. It usually handles a mix of national carriers and low-cost or regional airlines offering flights to Almaty, Nur-Sultan, and several Central Asian and Russian destinations; fares can be competitive compared with larger Kazakh hubs. The airport lies about 10–15 km northeast of Shymkent city centre — a taxi ride commonly takes 15–30 minutes depending on traffic and can cost roughly the local equivalent of a modest fare, while shared minibuses and occasional city buses may be cheaper but slower. Advantages include compact terminals and short transfer times; downsides can include limited late-night services and fewer long-haul amenities than major international airports.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Jeddah to Shymkent is $175 (December 2025), while the maximum is $263 (January 2026). On average, a ticket costs $219–$263.
