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You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.
You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.
Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.
Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.
You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.
If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.
Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.
Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.
Ashcroft Airport welcomes a great number of passengers throughout the year. There are many different alternatives providing transportation between Ashcroft Airport and the city center. The airport, which has a complete infrastructure for international flights, offers many services for passengers.
You can reach the city center by getting on one of the buses departing from the bus terminal located outside the Ashcroft Airport. Ticket prices of red, green and blue line buses vary between 5-20 dollars. If you don’t want to confuse with the bus routes and departure times, you can get information about this issue by contacting bus companies.
There are many famous companies at the airport offering car rental service. Those who want to reach the city center from the airport quickly can rent a car in order not to lose time. You can make the payment by credit card or in cash.
It is possible to reach the city center in about half an hour by getting on a taxi from the taxi stand located in front of Ashcroft Airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs about 30-45 dollars. You can negotiate with the driver over the fare before getting on the taxi.
During your hotel reservation, you can learn whether your hotel offers airport shuttle service for its guests. If your hotel provides transfer service, you can easily travel to your hotel from the airport. If the number of luggage and passengers is high, airport transfer option can be preferred. You can get information about this issue by getting in contact with your hotel.
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