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Nur-Sultan to Shymkent (NQZ-CIT): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

W1, SCAT Airlines, and Air Astana fly nonstop between Nur-Sultan (NQZ) and Shymkent (CIT), roughly 70 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every NQZ to CIT departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

70
Nonstop flights a week
609 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every NQZ to CIT departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Nur-Sultan to Shymkent to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Airlines flying Nur-Sultan to Shymkent nonstop

Carriers operating NQZ to CIT nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • W1
  • SCAT Airlines
  • Air Astana

Frequently asked questions about NQZ to CIT

How far is Shymkent from Nur-Sultan?
NQZ to CIT covers about 609 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NQZ to CIT?
W1, SCAT Airlines, and Air Astana fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all three of them.
How many flights a week are there from NQZ to CIT?
About 70 nonstop flights a week run between Nur-Sultan and Shymkent in the current schedule, operated by W1, SCAT Airlines, and Air Astana. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on NQZ to CIT?
Open the NQZ to CIT calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Nur-Sultan to Shymkent route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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