Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Shymkent Airport (CIT): what you need to know
The timezone in Shimkent is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to CIT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport. Many passengers pass through Almaty Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
R 4,060 is the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,529. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DEL to CIT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of the departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% touch down on time at their destination.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shymkent Airport (CIT)
If you have a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CIT:
Getting from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to central Shimkent
From Shymkent Airport, Shimkent is approximately 0.16 kilometres away. It takes around 0 hours to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shymkent Airport (CIT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Shimkent in February.
The warmest month in Shimkent is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shymkent Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEL to CIT in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Turkestan is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shimkent. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Underground Mosque and Etnopark.
Your journey through Kazakhstan wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Zhangatas. Tsentral'nyy Park is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 137 kilometres north of Shimkent.
