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Connecting route · Greece → Kazakhstan

Flights from Athens to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Athens to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Tbilisi, about 7h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 22m
ATHCITSAW

Athens to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey7h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Tbilisi

Best ways to fly from Athens to Shymkent

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ATH Istanbul (SAW) CIT
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 22m
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ATH Tbilisi (TBS) CIT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 20m
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ATH Baku (GYD) CIT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 22m
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ATH Cairo (CAI) CIT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 27m
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ATH Budapest (BUD) CIT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 49m
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ATH Dubai (DXB) CIT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~10h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,880 km2,409 miles
Journey time
7h 22mestimate
Time difference
+3hShymkent vs Athens
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
ATH → CIT

Flights from Athens to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Athens to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Tbilisi and Baku. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,880 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (SAW), Tbilisi (TBS), Baku (GYD) and Cairo (CAI). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Shymkent?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Athens and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours ahead of Athens.

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