Popular Airport | Shymkent Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1213 Km |
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Cheapest Semey to Shymkent Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Semey City Center
Semey Intl. Airport
Semipalatinsk International Airport (Semey) is located 6 kilometers from the city center of Semey and it provides both economical, fast and practical travel for passengers. It is possible to travel to Semey Airport by bus which start in the morning from the city center and other alternatives are taxis and rental car and one can reach the airport in 10 - 20 minutes. You can choose your vehicle according to your priorities such as speed or favorable price. For long term travel you can choose to rent a car.
Taxi
It is always possible to find a taxi in the city center of Semey and travel to the terminal of Semey Airport in these fast vehicles. Taxi fares in the area are generally considered appropriate due to the fact that the airport is located near the center. If you want a cheaper taxi ride to the airport you can find different passengers who also want to travel to the airport from the city center and offer to share the taxi and the fare.
Bus
You can reach Semey Airport by taking the bus number 33 from the city center. Buses are also the most affordable type of vehicles to travel to the airport in the region. But buses only work between certain hours. For this reason the bus may not be suitable for passengers who particularly wish to travel to the airport late in the evening. You can learn the prices and schedules of airport buses departing from the center from your hotel and you can take advantage of the convenience of getting to the airport in about 15 minutes.
Rent a Car
You can contact the local rental companies to rent a car from the city center of Semey. Those who prefer to rent a car can use the car park at the terminal after arriving at Semey Airport or you may choose to leave the vehicle at the rental offices at the airport. If you do not know much about the area when you rent a car you will be able to find the airport by looking at a map or getting help from local guides.
Airport Information
Semay Airport is generally used for transportation to cities such as Almaty, Moscow and Astana. The airport has a cafe where you can taste the famous delicacies of Kazakhstan and the region and a store where you can buy souvenirs. You can wait for your flight in the comfortable waiting areas of the airport and you can get information from the information desks.
Transportation to Shymkent City Center from Airport
Shymkent Intl. Airport
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.