Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Shymkent Airport (CIT): what you need to know
The timezone in Shimkent is UTC+6, which is two hours ahead of Baku.
Your GYD to CIT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GYD and CIT:
Aktau International Airport
Almaty Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
C$161 is the best price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport flight. Return flights start from C$495. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GYD to CIT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GYD to CIT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GYD land at their destination as scheduled 83.46% of the time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GYD:
Arriving at Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CIT instead:
Getting from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to central Shimkent
Shymkent Airport to central Shimkent has a drive time of around 0 hours. It's approximately 0.16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Shimkent. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Shymkent Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Shimkent, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to CIT in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Shimkent is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres north-west of Shimkent, a visit to Turkestan will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Underground Mosque and Etnopark.
Next up? Head off for Zhangatas. It's roughly 137 kilometres north of Shimkent and features highlights like Tsentral'nyy Park.
