Flights to Turkestan, Turkistan Region from NT$6,405

If you’re traveling by plane, you won’t have to decide which airport to fly into. Turkestan has just one – Shymkent Intl. Airport (CIT).

You have a few options if you’re traveling to Turkestan. Select from 4 air carriers that service the city from 10 airports across the globe.

Turkestan receives the highest number of flights from SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and Qazaq Air with SCAT Airlines being the number one choice of carrier. Nur-Sultan is the most popular city for travelers to set off from.

Flying to a new place is much more straightforward when there aren’t any stopovers involved. If you’re heading to Turkestan, the fantastic news is that there are roughly 112 direct flights each week.

Travelers frequently jet off from Astana, Almaty and Aktau airports when flying to Turkestan.

If it’s Nur-Sultan you’re departing, you’ll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 45 minutes before you touchdown in Turkestan. Airport to airport from Almaty typically takes 1 hour and 16 minutes and from Aktau, the flight time is 2 hours.

If you want to have some extra spending money on your trip to Turkestan, listen up! As any experienced traveler will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Fares are usually highest close to the departure date. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to pick up a great price by flying into one that’s farther away. Finally, be ready to book quickly if you stumble on a great price. It might not stick around for long. With a bit of know-how and a little good fortune, the ideal airfare will be yours.

We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your journey as stress-free as possible. Follow our top tips and you’ll be speeding through the airport and seeing the best of Turkestan in no time flat.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First, put in your passport, travel docs, cash and daily medications. Next, you’ll want some in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A juicy book and a tablet crammed with your favorite shows are good options. If you hope to take a short snooze, a quality neck pillow and some earplugs will also be useful. Finally, leave space for a toothbrush and some facial wipes so you’ll step off the plane looking fresh and raring to go.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don’t have a Swiss Army knife lurking in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable substances, such as fuel and matches, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your number one priority is to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Dress in loose, natural-fiber clothing and remember to bring a jacket in case it gets cool in the cabin. Go for a pair of flat, well-fitting shoes as your feet may swell during the journey. Leave the high heels and chunky boots in your checked luggage.
• You’ve probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of inactivity. There’s lots you can do to mitigate your risk. Wear compression socks or tights, stay hydrated and get your legs and feet moving. Do a lap or two of the cabin or perform some stretches in your seat.

Being organized before you get to the airport can make your getaway to Turkestan easy and painless. Check out our useful tips for a stress-free journey through security:

• Be sure to keep your travel documents and passport close by. They’ll be the first things you’ll be asked to present to security.
• Next up, both you and your hand luggage will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that is likely to trigger the alarm. Personal belongings such as your jacket, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
• For just a few moments, you’ll have to unplug from technology. Your phone, laptop and any other electronics will also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Don’t forget to remove liquids and gels from your carry-on bag. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you valuable minutes. Boots and heavy shoes are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers usually aren’t.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are prohibited in the cabin. They’ll be confiscated at security, so put them in your checked bags.