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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → Kazakhstan

Flights from Medina to Shymkent

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

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 22m
MEDCITDXB

Medina to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey7h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Almaty

Best ways to fly from Medina 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
MED Dubai (DXB) CIT
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~7h 22m
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MED Almaty (ALA) CIT
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 14m
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3
MED Istanbul (SAW) CIT
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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MED Cairo (CAI) CIT
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 21m
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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
3,389 km2,105 miles
Journey time
7h 22mestimate
Time difference
+2hShymkent vs Medina
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
MED → CIT

Flights from Medina to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medina to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Almaty and Istanbul. 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 Medina to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,389 km.
Where do you change planes between Medina and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Almaty (ALA), Istanbul (SAW) and Cairo (CAI). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medina and Shymkent?
Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Medina and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 2 hours ahead of Medina.

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