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2.875 Km
3 hour 30 min
King Khalid Intl. Airport

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Transportation to Shymkent Airport from the City Center

You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.

Train

You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.

Bus

Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.

Marshrutka

Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.

Airport Information

Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.

Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.

Last Updated: 11 Jun 2017

Transportation to Riyadh City Center from Airport

Located in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, King Khalid Airport is also one of the biggest airports in the world. King Khalid Airport, a major transport hub for the country, connects Riyadh to the country and the world. There are not many transportation options from King Khalid Airport to the city center, but you can make your journey by taking the advantage of highway transportation alternatives.

You can benefit from a large number of services at King Khalid Airport, which hosts flights to many countries of the world. Although there are not many transportation options you can prefer to reach the city center from King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, it is possible to travel fast because the traffic in the city is not heavy. You can get to the city center by choosing from the options such as transfer vehicle, car rental option, and especially the taxi. The airport also offers parking areas for the passengers who travel by car.

Taxi

Taxi is the easiest option you can take to reach the city center from King Khalid Airport. Once your plane lands at the airport, you can take a taxi and reach the city center in a short time. The fact that there is no heavy traffic in the city is another advantage for fast transportation to the city center.

Transfer Services

Transfer vehicles are both economical and easy way of transportation to reach the city center. You can comfortably arrive at the hotel you are going to stay thanks to the transfer vehicle offered to you by the hotel you have booked.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another option you can prefer to get to the city center. You can reach the city center comfortably by renting a car from the car rental offices in the terminal building of King Khalid Airport. You can also deliver the car you can rent with or without a driver at the offices of car rental companies in the city. You can visit the airport's website to find out about the car rental companies you can choose from.

Last Updated: 06 Apr 2017

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Which airports can I use for Shymkent-Riyadh flights?

For Shymkent-Riyadh flights, you can use Shymkent Intl. Airport as departure airport, and King Khalid Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Shymkent-Riyadh and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Shymkent-Riyadh is 2875 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Shymkent-Riyadh flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Shymkent-Riyadh flights is Friday.

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