Popular Airport | Shymkent Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2144 Km |
Mineralnye Vody, meaning mineral water in Russian, is a small city located in the Stavropol Kayrı region in the southwestern part of Russia. You can travel to Mineralnye Vody International Airport to get to this city known for its mineral water deposits. In addition to Mineralnye Vody, this airport also serves many other cities such as Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki.
Mineralnye Vody, located near the Kuma River, has a small city with a very low population. As a result, public transportation choices within the city are also limited. You can travel by bus within the city; but taxi or car rental options may be more useful.
You can also travel to neighboring cities via Mineralnye Vody Train Station. Trains do not operate within the city. The distance between the city center and the airport is about 4 kilometers. So it is very easy to reach the airport. If you want to take advantage of public transport you can go to the bus station, alternatively you can consider renting a car or taking a taxi.
It is possible to travel to the airport by bus number 10 or 11, which pass through the train station or the central bus terminal. These buses depart every half an hour and arrive at the airport in twenty to twenty-five minutes. Except for reaching the airport, if you are planning to use public transport in the city, the only option is the bus. By buses you can reach every part of the city.
You can rent your car from many car rental companies located in the city, or you can easily travel to the airport by reserving your car online before your flight.
Mineralnye Voda taxis are very convenient for your budget and the vehicles are comfortable. You can choose to take a taxi to get to the airport.
Mineralnye Vody International Airport is well known as one of the largest airports in Russia. Apart from Mineralnye Vody, you can also reach cities like Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk and Yessentuki from the airport. There are facilities to ensure you have a pleasant time in the airport; but your alternatives are more limited than at a major airport.
At the international terminal, there is a big duty free store where you can buy a variety of quality products. Apart from that, you can find various restaurants and cafes, and spend time in boutique shops selling traditional products. There are also family areas designed for parents with children under the age of seven in the terminal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.