Travelling from London to Shymkent Airport (CIT): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Shymkent Airport (CIT), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Shimkent is UTC+6, which is six hours ahead of London. Shymkent Airport is located in Shimkent.
Your flight from London to CIT won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to CIT even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Aktau International Airport (SCO) is an option when flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Shymkent Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Shymkent Airport. Antalya Airport (AYT) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and CIT.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to CIT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or a few days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Shymkent Airport (CIT) stopping at Antalya Airport (AYT).
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Shymkent Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Shymkent Airport (CIT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Shymkent Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CIT instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
₹ 19,825 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Shymkent Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 39,883. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to CIT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Shymkent Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Shymkent Airport (CIT). Visit Shimkent in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your London to CIT flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Shimkent, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Shymkent Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shimkent
Start your Shimkent trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Shymkent Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Victory Park and Park Abaya are a couple of big attractions to put on your Shimkent to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Park Yntymak.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Shimkent has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres north-west of Shimkent, a trip to Turkestan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Turkestan, The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and Juma Mosque.
Any trip to Kazakhstan wouldn't feel complete without exploring Zhangatas. Tsentral'nyy Park is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres north of Shimkent.
