Popular Airport | Urgench Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 747 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Shymkent City Center
Shymkent Intl. Airport
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.
Transportation to Urgench City Center from Airport
Urgench Intl. Airport
Urgench International Aiport is located in Urgench in the Harezm region of Uzbekistan and is about 5 kilometers from the Urgench city center. If you are after an economical and quick journey from the airport to reach Urgench which is extremely close, you can choose from one of the alternatives such as minibuses or taxis. Both minibuses and taxis are practical alternatives for travelling to the city center which is 5 kilometers away from Urgench Airport.
Minibus
It is possible to travel to the city center by using minibus number 3 from Urgench Airport. Minibuses usually depart from Urgench Airport starting in the morning until late evening, and for those who wish to travel to the city center from the terminal other than minibuses may also turn to the alternative such as taxis. For those who prefer to use minibuses to travel to the center which is about 5 kilometers away, the prices of these vehicles are extremely budget friendly.
Taxi
For those travelling from Urgench Airport to the center, taxis offer a more expensive but more comfortable journey from the airport then minibuses. You can easily find a taxi at Urgench Airport during arrival and departure times of planes if you prefer a taxi to travel to Urgench city center. The airport is about 10 minutes away from the center and due to this the taxi fare will not rise too much during this route. When travelling from Urgench Airport to the center, passengers who prefer a more affordable vehicle can explore the bus and minibus alternatives in the area.
