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Connecting route · Romania → Kazakhstan

Flights from Bucharest to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Antalya or Istanbul, about 7h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 15m
BUHCITAYT

Bucharest to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey7h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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
BUH Antalya (AYT) CIT
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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2
BUH Istanbul (SAW) CIT
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m
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3
BUH Tbilisi (TBS) CIT
Leg 1: Dan Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 59m
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BUH Budapest (BUD) CIT
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 11m
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BUH Cairo (CAI) CIT
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 10m
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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
3,481 km2,162 miles
Journey time
7h 15mestimate
Time difference
+3hShymkent vs Bucharest
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
OTP, BBU → CIT

Flights from Bucharest to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Istanbul and Tbilisi. 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 Bucharest to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,481 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (SAW), Tbilisi (TBS) and Budapest (BUD). Corendon Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Shymkent?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours ahead of Bucharest.

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