Search Flights from Uralsk to Shymkent

You need to cover a distance of 12 approximately kilometers in order to travel from Uralsk city of Kazakhstan to Uralsk Airport which is also known as Oral Ak Zhol Airport. You can use a taxi, rent a car or benefit from the transfer services for travelling to the airport. You can also use a means of public transportation. Travelling to Uralsk Airport from the city center takes about 20-25 minutes.  

Bus

It is possible to reach Uralsk Airport from the city center in about 15-20 minutes by bus which is one of the most preferred transportation alternatives in urban transportation. You need to get on the bus route 12 which offers service from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm every day in order to reach Uralsk Airport without any transfer. The airport is located at one of the most central points of the city and is very close to Uralsk train station.

Taxi

You can prefer getting on a taxi in order to reach Uralsk Airport from the city center in a comfortable and fast way. You can travel to Uralsk Airport by taxi by paying approximately 12-15 dollars. You can easily find a taxi in many parts of the city. In addition, you can call a taxi to your location. You can be at Uralsk Airport in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi in Uralsk city center.

Car Rental

Since the distance between the city center and Uralsk Airport is only 12 kilometers, renting a car on a daily or hourly basis can be a little expensive. For this reason, if you will not stay in the city for a few days, renting a car may not be the ideal option for you. Travelling to the airport by using another transportation vehicle can be more budget-friendly. If you consider renting a car for your transportation to the airport, you can make a reservation in advance by getting in contact with one of the domestic or international car rental companies offering service in the city.  

Airport Information

Uralsk International Airport, which is also known as Oral Ak Zhol Airport, is located 12 km southeast of Uralsk city of Kazakhstan. Uralsk Airport, which is located in the south of Ural River, is central airport of SCAT Airlines. In addition, it is possible to reach Uralsk International Airport by connecting flights from the cities of Atyrau, Aktau, Moscow, Almatı, Astana and Frankfurt. Air Astana, Bek Air, Qazaq Air and S7 Airlines organize flights at the airport. Uralsk Airport, which has two separate passenger terminals as domestic and international, is the most known airport offering moderate-sized transportation service in Kazakhstan. Therefore, the airport offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of its passengers in the best way. Uralsk Airport has many services like ATM, foreign exchange office, free internet access, information desk, eating and drinking areas, stores etc. The closest settlement to the airport is the town called Aksai.

Shymkent, also known as Chimkent, is at the center of South Kazakhstan, one of the most populous regions of Kazakhstan. Situated on the junction of Turkestan-Siberia Railway, Shymkent is located 690 km west of Almaty and 120 km north of Tashkent. The city, with a population of approximately 855 thousand, was established on Sayram River Valley. Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, has a history of about 8 hundred years.

Located in the south of the country, Shymkent is a cultural, commercial, industrial and tourism center. Although Shymkent is a small and underpopulated city, it is an important location where transportation networks intersect thanks to the distance between the city and nearby tourist destinations. Railway transportation is also very popular in Shymkent. The city also has connections with important cities such as Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi.

In order to go to the city from Shymkent International Airport which is approximately 11 km to the city center, you need to go to the area where you can get on a car, bus or taxi. These vehicles are located at the exit of the terminal. Or you can rent your own car from one of the companies located in the terminal and go to the city center in about 10-15 minutes.

Train

Fundamentally, the whole intracity and intercity transportation network of Shymkent is performed through the Shymkent railway station. The railway networks of Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, are linked to many cities of Kazakhstan. The train station, located 1.5 km from the city center, is in Kabanbay Batyr. From the airport, you can get to the train station, Sportivnaya, directly by bus.

Bus

Shymkent central bus station is located in Samal. At the same time there is the second biggest bus station in Ayna. Bus route 12 offers service between Shymkent Airport and the city center.

Apart from this, if you want to go to Almaty from Shymkent by bus, you should know that the travel will last about 12 hours. These buses depart from Avtovokzal Samal. Every half an hour there are buses to many parts of the city from Avtovokzal Samal which is located 4 km north of the city center.

Marshrutka

Shymkent marshrutka routes are almost the same as the buses. These two means of transportation are the most important public transportation vehicles in the city. There is also no big difference in terms of the fares. From Samal, where the central bus station is located, there are marshrutka services to many parts of the city. To get to the city from Shymkent Airport, you can use the marshrutkas waiting outside the terminal. According to the fares of 2013 ticket price is 50 Tenge.

Taxi

If you get on a taxi to go to the city center from Shymkent Airport, you need to pay approximately 21-25 TL for the travel. This travel of 10.8 kilometers lasts approximately 11-12 minutes. If you make a reservation by getting in contact with Avto-kz Taxi, which is the most popular taxi company in Shymkent, your taxi will pick you up at the airport.

Car Rental

We recommend you to evaluate renting a car as your last option if your visit will be short and you will spend your time only in the center of Shymkent. Because the city has a small surface area, you can prefer other alternatives instead of renting a car. If you have rented your car from the airport and want to get to the city center, you can use the highway M-32.