Shymkent International Airport - CIT-Shymkent Intl.
Shymkent International Airport in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is a major airport that serves the region and the nearby towns and areas in the South Kazakhstan Province. It was originally an agricultural airbase back in 1932 during its conception. It started operating as a public airport for passengers and cargo traffic in 1933. By 1963, it was relocated to its current location in Shymkent and had its terminal and runway completed in 1967. One of its highest passenger traffic records was back in 2014 when it served over 440,000 passengers.
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Shymkent International Airport serves as the main hub for SCAT. It sits 422 meters above mean sea level and serves major airlines such as flyDubai, Ural Airlines, FlyArystan, Bek Air, Aeroloft and Atlas Global. The Atlas Air serves cargo flights from the airport to Reyjavik-Keflavic. In 2017, the airport had a record high of 520,000 passengers traffic after several improvements in the airport terminal and its facilities. Shymkent is the nearest town to the airport. You can head to the region to explore the museums, parks and gardens as well as the zoo in the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
CIT-Shymkent Intl. hotels located near the airport include Promenade Park hotel located less than 6 miles away from the airport. Rixos Khadisha Shymkent situated 6 miles from the airport is 5-star hotel offering luxurious rooms and is close to attraction sites such as the Shymkent Circus and Waterpark Dolphin. Both hotels offer airport shuttle services to and from the airport available upon request.
On this page it is easy to search for Shymkent, Kazakhstan airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Shymkent, Kazakhstan (CIT-Shymkent Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the CIT airport. Most of these CIT hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Shymkent, Kazakhstan motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the CIT airport are Shymkent Circus, Kazhymukan Stadium, and Shymkent Circus.
