Cheap flights from Urumqi to Shymkent

One-way fares from $173 · URC → CIT · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shymkent → Urumqi
Cheapest fare
$173

FlyArystan · Fri, Jan 29

Cheapest month
January

from $173

Direct flights
Yes

SCAT

Flight time
2h 40m

1,470 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Shymkent

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $186
  2. December 2026 $179
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $173
  4. March 2027 $197

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

FlyArystan
Depart02:00 Fri, Jan 29URC → CIT 4h 50m · 1 stop
$173one way, per person
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FlyArystan
Depart02:00 Tue, Jan 5URC → CIT 4h 50m · 1 stop
$189one way, per person
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SCAT
Depart04:15 Mon, Jan 4URC → CIT 2h 40m · Direct
$190one way, per person
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Tianjin Airlines
Depart21:15 Wed, Jan 13URC → CIT 4h 05m · 2 stops
$245one way, per person
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Air Astana
Depart12:30 Wed, Jan 6URC → CIT 3h 25m · 1 stop
$265one way, per person
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About flights from Urumqi to Shymkent

Urumqi (URC) and Shymkent (CIT) are about 1,470 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 40m, and recent direct fares were with SCAT. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $173, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Urumqi to Shymkent?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $173 with FlyArystan, departing Friday, January 29, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $173 to $197.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Urumqi to Shymkent?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $173 one way.

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Shymkent?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with SCAT.

How long is the flight from Urumqi to Shymkent?

A direct flight takes about 2h 40m. Urumqi and Shymkent are around 1,470 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Urumqi to Shymkent?

Recent fares on this route were with SCAT, FlyArystan, Tianjin Airlines and Air Astana.

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