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- Lowest recent price C$ 1,824
- Direct flight duration 27 hour 45 min
- Arrival airports CIT
- Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days C$ 1,998
Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shymkent
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Last update: 12 August 2026 23:08
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Transportation to Airport from Vancouver City Center
Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport
There are transportation options such as train, taxi and rental car to go to Coal Harbour Airport from the city centre.
Taxi
You can get to Coal Harbour Airport by taxis from any location in the city centre. Depending on the density of traffic, you can use your time in a more economical way with the taxis, which is the fastest option you can choose, compared to the other options. Taxis that are in service 24 hours a day can be a good choice for you in this sense.
Bus
You can get to Coal Harbour Airport from the city centre by bus as well. You can find yourself at the airport after a comfortable ride on a bus, which is a more affordable option than taxi.
There are different bus lines in the city and you can learn which one you should take from the airport’s website or from the information desk at the airport.
Train
You may also choose train for transportation. You can easily get to the airport from the city centre by taking the trains running every 15 minutes.
Rent a Car
In addition to the rent a car offices in the terminal building, there are also rent a car offices in the city centre that you can rent a car from.
You can rent a car from the companies’ head offices and when you get to the airport, you can drop off the car to the offices inside the airport building. There are many rent a car companies you can choose from.
Airport Information
Coal Harbour Airport, where seaplanes take off from, is located near the Vancouver city centre and there are 18 seaplanes in service here. In Coal Harbour Airport, which has a small terminal building, there are luxurious recreational halls with ocean views.
Although services inside the terminal are limited, there are many areas of activity around the airport such as restaurants, cafes, shops, business centers and hotels.
Vancouver Intl. Airport
There are many transportation options to choose from to go to Vancouver International Airport from the city center, such as taxi, bus, train, bicycle, car rental.
Taxi
You can make a very comfortable trip to the airport thanks to the improved and comfortable taxis in Vancouver. It can be very convenient to catch your plane by taking a taxi that you can call from many points in the city.
Bus
City buses are a transport option that will allow you to go to the airport economically. After a journey of about 20 minutes, the buses will get you to Vancouver Airport. For the passengers who will come from distant areas such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on the island, long-distance buses continue to serve you.
Train
Trains, which are both fast and affordable, will allow you to get to Vancouver Airport in short time, without getting tired. In approximately 26 minutes you can get to the airport by the trains, which you can take from the central train station or from all the stops.
Bicycle
Those who want to travel with their private bikes can do it easily in Vancouver thanks to bicycle routes. Bicycles, which are preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now more preferred by passengers.
Car Rental
You can easily get to the airport by renting a car from companies such as National, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty which have offices in the city center. You can deliver the car to the office at the airport.
Airport Information
Located on Vancouver Island, Vancouver Airport is 12 kilometers from the city center and is Canada's second busiest airport. At the airport, there are a number of buildings in the main terminal, including Domestic, International and South terminals. At Vancouver Airport, which covers a very large area, security measures are highly developed, welcoming and relaxing salons are spacious, while at the same time many services are provided for passengers.
There is a lost-goods office for lost items, an office for postal services, health service for emergency cases, massage service for relaxation, a hairdresser, a suitcase repair shop, a luggage store and a big playground for children to have a good time at the airport.
All passengers can stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel in Vancouver Airport, which also has a hotel to meet the needs of passengers who need accommodation. There are also many shops and venues for those who want to shop at the airport and meet their eating and drinking needs.
Among the eating and drinking places in the international terminal are Hanami, Koho, Milestone's, Vino Volo, Galiano Bakery Cafe, Starbucks, Sweet Maple Market, Tim Hortons, Hudson News & Euro Cafe, A & W, Famous Famiglia, Fortune Work, Hanami Express, Subway, Thai Hang, Toshi Teppanyaki and Wendy's.
Among shopping malls in the terminal are the Beauty Shop, Collection, Hermes, LEs Boutiques, Thinking Canada, Affordable Luxuries, Brooks Brothers, Mountain Style Shop, Shades of Time, Tech on the Go and PGA Tour Shop.
Among the eating and drinking places in the domestic terminal are Carl's Jr, Pizza Hut, Cameron Foods, Monkey's Grill, Palomino Bar & Grill, Stanley's Happy Landing Lounge, White Spot, Vino Volo, Javau Cafe, Starbucks, Sweet Maple Market, Tim Hortons, Booster Juice, BG Urban Cafe, Rice Tales, Green Bean Cafe, Wok n'Roll, Vera's Burger Shack and Subway.
Transportation to Shymkent City Center from Airport
Shymkent Intl. Airport
Shymkent, also known as Chimkent, is at the center of South Kazakhstan, one of the most populous regions of Kazakhstan. Situated on the junction of Turkestan-Siberia Railway, Shymkent is located 690 km west of Almaty and 120 km north of Tashkent. The city, with a population of approximately 855 thousand, was established on Sayram River Valley. Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, has a history of about 8 hundred years.
Located in the south of the country, Shymkent is a cultural, commercial, industrial and tourism center. Although Shymkent is a small and underpopulated city, it is an important location where transportation networks intersect thanks to the distance between the city and nearby tourist destinations. Railway transportation is also very popular in Shymkent. The city also has connections with important cities such as Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi.
In order to go to the city from Shymkent International Airport which is approximately 11 km to the city center, you need to go to the area where you can get on a car, bus or taxi. These vehicles are located at the exit of the terminal. Or you can rent your own car from one of the companies located in the terminal and go to the city center in about 10-15 minutes.
Train
Fundamentally, the whole intracity and intercity transportation network of Shymkent is performed through the Shymkent railway station. The railway networks of Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, are linked to many cities of Kazakhstan. The train station, located 1.5 km from the city center, is in Kabanbay Batyr. From the airport, you can get to the train station, Sportivnaya, directly by bus.
Bus
Shymkent central bus station is located in Samal. At the same time there is the second biggest bus station in Ayna. Bus route 12 offers service between Shymkent Airport and the city center.
Apart from this, if you want to go to Almaty from Shymkent by bus, you should know that the travel will last about 12 hours. These buses depart from Avtovokzal Samal. Every half an hour there are buses to many parts of the city from Avtovokzal Samal which is located 4 km north of the city center.
Marshrutka
Shymkent marshrutka routes are almost the same as the buses. These two means of transportation are the most important public transportation vehicles in the city. There is also no big difference in terms of the fares. From Samal, where the central bus station is located, there are marshrutka services to many parts of the city. To get to the city from Shymkent Airport, you can use the marshrutkas waiting outside the terminal. According to the fares of 2013 ticket price is 50 Tenge.
Taxi
If you get on a taxi to go to the city center from Shymkent Airport, you need to pay approximately 21-25 TL for the travel. This travel of 10.8 kilometers lasts approximately 11-12 minutes. If you make a reservation by getting in contact with Avto-kz Taxi, which is the most popular taxi company in Shymkent, your taxi will pick you up at the airport.
Car Rental
We recommend you to evaluate renting a car as your last option if your visit will be short and you will spend your time only in the center of Shymkent. Because the city has a small surface area, you can prefer other alternatives instead of renting a car. If you have rented your car from the airport and want to get to the city center, you can use the highway M-32.
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
C$ 1,815 | 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments | |
C$ 2,306 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
Last update: 12.08.2026


