Cheap flights from Istanbul to Shymkent from $221 IST, SAW → CIT
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The cheapest return found recently is $221 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Dec – 25 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $221, 10 Dec to 25 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $221 to $262
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $205 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Pegasus Airlines, SCAT
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $221 to $262.
Cheapest return found recently
$221
10 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 8:35 p.m. · Return leaves 3:10 a.m. · 9 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$221
10 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT)
Leaves 8:35 p.m. · Return leaves 3:10 a.m. · 9 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$221 10 Dec – 25 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$205 10 Dec – 18 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $205 to $258.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates from 20 Nov to 12 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 46-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
164 fares on 25 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 11 Dec | $247 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 11 Dec | $248 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $221 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 18 Dec | $205 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $260 | SCAT | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $222 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $270 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $241 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $266 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 31 Dec | $268 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $303 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $231 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $238 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $239 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $313 | SCAT | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $219 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $223 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $261 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $213 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $217 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $262 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $219 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $216 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $234 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | $283 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shymkent Airport (CIT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $205.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, SCAT, Azerbaijan Airlines, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Shymkent
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Shymkent?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $391 | $279 | +78% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $289 | $247 | +31% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $299 | $205 | +36% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $245 | $205 | +11% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $220 | $211 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $222 | $206 | +1% | 44 |
| 180+ days | $480 | $333 | +118% | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Istanbul → Tashkent
119 km from Shymkent
$295
$74 more than flying to Shymkent
19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 · IST → TAS · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Istanbul → Tashkent
119 km from Shymkent
$179
31 Jul 2027 · IST → TAS · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Dec – 25 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Shymkent?
The cheapest return found recently is $221 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Dec to 25 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $205 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Dec to 18 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $221 to $262.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shymkent?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $205, 10 Dec to 18 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Shymkent?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Shymkent?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $221 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Dec to 25 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shymkent?
Between 20 Nov and 12 Mar 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 21 of the 25 departure dates we hold, SCAT on 2 and Azerbaijan Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work