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Shimkent (CIT)
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Shimkent (CIT)

Shimkent (CIT) is located in Shimkent, Kazakhstan.

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45 min minimum connection

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Best current lounge for recovery: Unfortunately, Shimkent International Airport does not have lounges equipped with shower, spa, or sleep pod facilities. No premium lounges with recovery amenities are currently available. If you're flying on a long layover, consider resting in a quiet zone if one is developed, or arranging accommodation outside the airport for extended recovery time..

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6 airport or day-use options

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27 destinations

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About Shimkent

Shimkent (CIT) is located in Shimkent, Kazakhstan.

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Airport Facilities

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Healthy Dining
Security Wait

~12 min avg

Min. Connection

35 min

Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Shimkent

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Middle East

3 routes

83 · Minimal
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Southeast Asia

1 routes

80 · Minimal
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UK & Western Europe

1 routes

70 · Moderate
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East Asia

4 routes

68 · Moderate

Airport Operations

Total Routes
27
Daily Departures
27.7

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
10 / 282,796 m44 mConcrete

Frequently Asked Questions

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Shimkent (CIT) offers direct flights to 27 destinations across 3 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.