Cheap Flights from Moscow to Shymkent Starting at $148

More than 10 airlines operate flights from Moscow to Shymkent, including SCAT, Pegasus Airlines, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Belavia, Utair, Rossiya Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and Flydubai. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $148, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Moscow is served by several major airports that together handle international, regional and low-cost traffic. Sheremetyevo (SVO) typically acts as the city’s primary international hub, favored by full-service carriers and offering extensive long-haul connections; it sits about 30–35 km northwest of central Moscow and is reachable by Aeroexpress train in roughly 35–50 minutes or by highway taxi in 40–70 minutes depending on traffic, with fares usually higher than suburban buses. Domodedovo (DME) is another full-service international gateway to the southeast, commonly used by both legacy and some budget airlines; Aeroexpress rides take about 40–50 minutes, taxis are similar in time but can be cheaper or pricier depending on route. Vnukovo (VKO), to the southwest, can be a cost-competitive alternative with a mix of legacy and low-cost carriers and transfer options including Aeroexpress and buses, typically 30–60 minutes to the center. Zhukovsky (ZIA) serves niche international and charter services and is farther out, often the cheapest option for some low-cost routes though rail links are less frequent and transfers can be longer. Pros across the network include frequent flights and multiple transport modes; cons can be variable travel times due to traffic, differing service levels between airports, and the need to check which airport your carrier uses before planning connections.

Shymkent International Airport (SHP) serves as the main air gateway for Shymkent and southern Kazakhstan, functioning as a regional international hub rather than a large intercontinental nexus. It typically handles a mix of domestic routes and seasonal international services, with carriers ranging from Kazakhstan’s national airline to smaller regional operators and occasional low-cost flights. The airport sits roughly 12–20 km east of the city center; road transfers by taxi or ride-hailing usually take 20–30 minutes depending on traffic, while shared minibuses can be slower but cheaper. Fares are generally modest compared with major hubs. Pros include compact terminals and quick transfers; cons can be limited lounge or shopping options and fewer long-haul connections.