Shymkent Airport
Shymkent International Airport is the main air gateway for Shymkent, one of Kazakhstan’s largest cities, and is identified by the codes CIT and UAII. Classified as a large airport, it handles domestic and international traffic for southern Kazakhstan and is a practical entry point for travellers heading into the city, nearby business districts, or onward overland journeys in the region. For most visitors, it is best thought of as the airport that connects urban Shymkent with the wider country and nearby international routes.
About Shymkent Airport
Shymkent International Airport is the main air gateway for Shymkent, one of Kazakhstan’s largest cities, and is identified by the codes CIT and UAII. Classified as a large airport, it handles domestic and international traffic for southern Kazakhstan and is a practical entry point for travellers heading into the city, nearby business districts, or onward overland journeys in the region. For most visitors, it is best thought of as the airport that connects urban Shymkent with the wider country and nearby international routes.
Overview
Shymkent International Airport is the main air gateway for Shymkent, one of Kazakhstan’s largest cities, and is identified by the codes CIT and UAII. Classified as a large airport, it handles domestic and international traffic for southern Kazakhstan and is a practical entry point for travellers heading into the city, nearby business districts, or onward overland journeys in the region. For most visitors, it is best thought of as the airport that connects urban Shymkent with the wider country and nearby international routes.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport serves Shymkent, Kazakhstan, making it the most direct arrival point for the city.
- Its official time zone is Asia/Almaty, useful when checking departure times, transfers, and hotel arrivals.
- The airfield sits at 1,385 feet (422 m) above sea level.
- Shymkent International Airport has one runway: 10/28.
- The runway is 9,186 feet long, concrete-surfaced, and equipped with lighting for operations in low light.
Airfield And Operations
For aviation-minded travellers, the airport’s single lighted concrete runway, designated 10/28, gives a good sense of its operating profile: it is built to support regular commercial traffic rather than only small local flights. A runway length of 9,186 feet allows the airport to accommodate a broad range of passenger aircraft commonly used on regional and medium-haul services, which helps explain its role as a significant airport for the area.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
Because the airport directly serves Shymkent, arriving here usually means a shorter and simpler final leg than routing through a more distant city. That makes it especially convenient for travellers visiting southern Kazakhstan for business, family visits, or city stays, while the airport’s scale and established infrastructure provide a more straightforward start or finish to a journey than a smaller regional airfield would.
Routes
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FAQ
Shymkent Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Shymkent Airport is located in Shymkent, Kazakhstan (Asia), at coordinates 42.300°, 69.600°.
- Its IATA code is CIT and its ICAO code is UAII.
- Shymkent Airport serves Shymkent, Kazakhstan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Shymkent Airport operates on Asia/Almaty local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Shymkent Airport sits at latitude 42.300° and longitude 69.600°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CIT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CIT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CIT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Shymkent, South Kazakhstan Province, Kazakhstan, the phone number is +7 725 245 5031, the official website is http://www.airserver.kz/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Kazakhstan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.