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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Greece

Flights from Shymkent to Athens

There are no direct flights from Shymkent to Athens. 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
CITATHSAW

Shymkent to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey7h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Tbilisi

Best ways to fly from Shymkent to Athens

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

1
CIT Istanbul (SAW) ATH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 22m
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2
CIT Tbilisi (TBS) ATH
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~8h 20m
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3
CIT Baku (GYD) ATH
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 22m
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4
CIT Cairo (CAI) ATH
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 27m
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CIT Budapest (BUD) ATH
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~9h 49m
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CIT Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
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
-3hAthens vs Shymkent
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
CIT → ATH

Flights from Shymkent to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Athens?
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 Shymkent to Athens?
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 Shymkent and Athens?
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 Shymkent and Athens?
Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Athens?
Athens is 3 hours behind Shymkent.

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