Almaty vs Shymkent — which is cheaper?
Shymkent is currently cheaper than Almaty by 2,995 HUF.
Almaty79,214 HUFRound-trip price / personFebruary 20–21Shymkent76,219 HUFRound-trip price / personDecember 11–14
Fares apply to the dates shown. Dates and trip types may differ between the two offers.
Cheapest round trip by month
The cheapest round-trip fare from Budapest to Almaty and Shymkent in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Almaty | Shymkent |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 119,036 HUF — cheaper this month | 133,889 HUF |
| November 2026 | 91,282 HUF | 86,802 HUF — cheaper this month |
| December 2026 | 95,557 HUF | 76,219 HUF — cheaper this month |
| January 2027 | 88,621 HUF — cheaper this month | 115,317 HUF |
| February 2027 | 79,214 HUF — cheaper this month | 133,682 HUF |
| March 2027 | 82,946 HUF — cheaper this month | 114,206 HUF |
Of the 6 comparable months, Almaty is cheaper in 4 and Shymkent in 2.
The biggest gap is in February 2027: Almaty 79,214 HUF vs Shymkent 133,682 HUF — a difference of 54,468 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Almaty — February 2027 (79,214 HUF), Shymkent — December 2026 (76,219 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Distance from Budapest
- Almaty: approx. 4,437 km · Shymkent: approx. 3,950 km
- Currently available dates
- Almaty: 737 · Shymkent: 557
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Shymkent than Almaty?
Shymkent flights are currently about 2,995 HUF cheaper than Almaty from Budapest (76,219 HUF vs. 79,214 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Almaty or Shymkent?
Almaty currently offers more available dates from Budapest (737) than Shymkent (557).