Astana vs Shymkent — which is cheaper?
Shymkent is currently cheaper than Astana by 4,163 HUF.
Astana80,328 HUFRound-trip price / personJanuary 20–February 4Shymkent76,165 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 Astana and Shymkent in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Astana | Shymkent |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 123,515 HUF — cheaper this month | 133,889 HUF |
| November 2026 | 82,684 HUF — cheaper this month | 86,802 HUF |
| December 2026 | 92,231 HUF | 76,165 HUF — cheaper this month |
| January 2027 | 80,328 HUF — cheaper this month | 115,232 HUF |
| February 2027 | 91,982 HUF | no data |
| March 2027 | 81,336 HUF — cheaper this month | 114,114 HUF |
Of the 5 comparable months, Astana is cheaper in 4 and Shymkent in 1.
The biggest gap is in January 2027: Astana 80,328 HUF vs Shymkent 115,232 HUF — a difference of 34,904 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Astana — January 2027 (80,328 HUF), Shymkent — December 2026 (76,165 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Average temperature this month
- Astana: 5°C · Shymkent: 14°C
- Distance from Budapest
- Astana: approx. 3,737 km · Shymkent: approx. 3,950 km
- Currently available dates
- Astana: 592 · Shymkent: 515
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Shymkent than Astana?
Shymkent flights are currently about 4,163 HUF cheaper than Astana from Budapest (76,165 HUF vs. 80,328 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Astana or Shymkent?
Astana currently offers more available dates from Budapest (592) than Shymkent (515).

