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Quick Flight Summary from Doha to Shymkent
Key numbers to know before you book
- Direct flight duration 11 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports CIT
Estimated Prices for Doha to Shymkent Flights
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget-Friendly
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- Modern Fleet
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Kuwait's Best LCC
- Kuwait Based
- Flexible Options
- Kuwait Flag Carrier
- Full Service
- Free Baggage
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
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Transportation to Airport from Doha City Center
Hamad Intl. Airport
There are different means of transportation that passengers can use to reach the Doha Airport from the city center. Passengers can opt for buses as public transportation vehicles or renting a car. Taxis are also another option for those wanting a more comfortable travel.
Taxi
You can get to the Doha Airport quickly by taxi that you can get on from Doha city center and anywhere in Qatar. Going to the airport, which is only 4 kilometers of the city center, by using taxis is a very good option in terms of being the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.
Bus
You can easily get to the Doha Airport by buses, which are one of the city's public transportation vehicles, in a more economically way. Buses that you can get on from all the bus stops and stations of the city can easily get you to the airport. However, we recommend you take the road at least two hours before the departure time of your flight.
Car Rental
Car rental is another option you can choose to get to the Doha Airport. You can pleasantly travel to the Doha Airport with a car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located in the city center. You can choose a car with the model and brand you want. You can also rent a car with a driver.
Airport Information
Located 4 km away from the center of Doha, the capital city of Qatar, Doha Airport is one of the important airports in the country offering domestic and international flights. The highly developed airport offers many services for passengers. From private smoking rooms to bank ATMs, from worship rooms to meeting and waiting rooms, from child care rooms to playgrounds, there are many important services.
In addition to these, at the airport there is a hotel desk that will support you to reach the nearby hotels and a pharmacy where you can buy medicines. There are also health specialists offering 24/7 health service. There are also computer rooms and telephone booths at the airport where free wireless internet is accessible from any point.
With a fitness center, massage parlor, reading rooms and exhibition areas, Doha Airport offers its passengers an extremely peaceful environment. There are many stores, restaurants and cafes that passengers can spend time while waiting their flights.
Among these stores there are well known brands such as 24 Seven, Al Motahajiba, Armani Junior, Au, Bally, Bazaar, Bein Sports, Blush, Boulevard, Burberry, Bvlgari, Cedar Room, Chanel, Chocology, Chopard, Coach, Esquire, Eye-Q, Giorgio Armani, GMT Watches, Harrods, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Imc Pharmacy, Infinity, Inplay, Junction, Marmalade Market, Michael Kors and Mont Blanc.
Argo Tea, Azka, Burger King, Camden Food, Caviar House, Eat Street, Farggi, In-Q Cafe, Jamocha Cafe, Le Grand Comptoir, Marche, Negroni, Qataf Cafe, Red, Red Mango, Soho Coffee, Soprafino and Tum Cha are among the restaurants at the airport.
Transportation to Shymkent City Center from Airport
Shymkent Intl. Airport
Shymkent, also known as Chimkent, is at the center of South Kazakhstan, one of the most populous regions of Kazakhstan. Situated on the junction of Turkestan-Siberia Railway, Shymkent is located 690 km west of Almaty and 120 km north of Tashkent. The city, with a population of approximately 855 thousand, was established on Sayram River Valley. Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, has a history of about 8 hundred years.
Located in the south of the country, Shymkent is a cultural, commercial, industrial and tourism center. Although Shymkent is a small and underpopulated city, it is an important location where transportation networks intersect thanks to the distance between the city and nearby tourist destinations. Railway transportation is also very popular in Shymkent. The city also has connections with important cities such as Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi.
In order to go to the city from Shymkent International Airport which is approximately 11 km to the city center, you need to go to the area where you can get on a car, bus or taxi. These vehicles are located at the exit of the terminal. Or you can rent your own car from one of the companies located in the terminal and go to the city center in about 10-15 minutes.
Train
Fundamentally, the whole intracity and intercity transportation network of Shymkent is performed through the Shymkent railway station. The railway networks of Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, are linked to many cities of Kazakhstan. The train station, located 1.5 km from the city center, is in Kabanbay Batyr. From the airport, you can get to the train station, Sportivnaya, directly by bus.
Bus
Shymkent central bus station is located in Samal. At the same time there is the second biggest bus station in Ayna. Bus route 12 offers service between Shymkent Airport and the city center.
Apart from this, if you want to go to Almaty from Shymkent by bus, you should know that the travel will last about 12 hours. These buses depart from Avtovokzal Samal. Every half an hour there are buses to many parts of the city from Avtovokzal Samal which is located 4 km north of the city center.
Marshrutka
Shymkent marshrutka routes are almost the same as the buses. These two means of transportation are the most important public transportation vehicles in the city. There is also no big difference in terms of the fares. From Samal, where the central bus station is located, there are marshrutka services to many parts of the city. To get to the city from Shymkent Airport, you can use the marshrutkas waiting outside the terminal. According to the fares of 2013 ticket price is 50 Tenge.
Taxi
If you get on a taxi to go to the city center from Shymkent Airport, you need to pay approximately 21-25 TL for the travel. This travel of 10.8 kilometers lasts approximately 11-12 minutes. If you make a reservation by getting in contact with Avto-kz Taxi, which is the most popular taxi company in Shymkent, your taxi will pick you up at the airport.
Car Rental
We recommend you to evaluate renting a car as your last option if your visit will be short and you will spend your time only in the center of Shymkent. Because the city has a small surface area, you can prefer other alternatives instead of renting a car. If you have rented your car from the airport and want to get to the city center, you can use the highway M-32.
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Pegasus | KWD 148 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund |
 Qatar Airways | KWD 185 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 23.08.2026
