Flights to Shymkent

Accommodation

Shymkent offers its visitors accommodation options from hostels to 5-star hotels. By choosing 4-star and 5-star hotels in the Park Abaya and Turkistan region, you can enjoy staying in a luxurious and comfortable hotel and, you can reach the city's most important tourist attractions, parks, and museums on foot. If you are looking for a holiday in a peaceful environment, you can prefer boutique hotels and pensions that reflect the city's fascinating atmosphere and impressive architecture.

You can book your hotel with Pegasus Airlines' advantages and early booking deals for affordable accommodation in Shymkent.

Food

Meat dishes, milk, and rice are prevalent in Shymkent, where you can taste different flavors reflecting the rich cuisine culture unique to Central Asia. In addition, pastries such as manti and samsa are among the prominent flavors of Shymkent cuisine. Beşparmak, shashlik kebab, Kazak soup, Kazakh mantı, Uzbek Pilaf, and Lagman are the most famous tastes of the city. If you want to taste the local drinks of the city, you should try kumiss and camel milk.

You can take a look at the Shymkent Food Guide for detailed information about Shymkent cuisine culture and popular restaurants.

Useful Information

The beneficial information and essential numbers you will need to know during your travel to Shymkent can be listed as follows:

About Visa

Citizens of many countries and the Republic of Turkey can also go to Kazakhstan without a visa for travels that do not exceed 30 days. However, nationalities from other countries can be subject to various visa requirements. You can click here for further information about Kazakhstan visa processes.

Neighboring Cities

• Tashkent, Uzbekistan (113 km)
• Taraz, Kazakhstan (160 km)
• Namangan, Uzbekistan (224 km)
• Andijan, Uzbekistan (281 km)

Weather

In Shymkent, where the continental climate prevails, winters are cold and snowy while summers are hot and dry. The average temperature fluctuated between 27 and 30 degrees in summer. In the winter season, it falls to -15 degrees at night. So, the best time to visit Shymkent is between March and October.

Essential Numbers

• Country Code: +7
• Shymkent Area Code: +725
• Airport Contact: +7 (725) 245 50 31
• Emergency Line: 112

Places to Visit in Shymkent

Promising a unique nature holiday with its exciting nature and deep-rooted history, Shymkent is a lively and vibrant city with its parks, museums, squares, and shopping areas. You can take pleasant walks in the lush and peaceful atmosphere of Park Abaya, the famous park of the city, and taste the local delicacies served in the cafes in the park. Besides, the city's famous markets Bazar Samal and Anya Bazar are among the places you should see during your trip.

In the Regional Museum, which reveals the history of Kazakhstan and Shymkent, you can examine the historical artifacts specific to the region. Besides, by visiting the Ethno Museum, you can hit the library where you can learn about handcrafted works of art and the history of Kazakhstan. Also, you can have a pleasant and authentic sightseeing experience by visiting the Shymkent Zoo, where more than 100 animal species are located in a large green garden.

You can visit the Shymkent Travel Guide for more detailed information about places to visit in Shymkent, making a bright impression with its nature and architecture.