Kazakhstan

The Sunmei Hotels Group formally announced the establishment of a new international business division on Tuesday, 26th November.

Air Astana signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, effective from 26 November 2024, marking an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding travel…

Air Astana recently opened The Shanyrak, its first-ever business class lounge at Almaty Airport, marking a milestone in the airline’s 22-year history. 

Air Astana announced that it is now the first Kazakh carrier to carry out a heavy maintenance 12-Year C-check

Air Astana Joint Stock Company announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter and nine months ended 30 September on Tuesday, 5th November.

Air Astana just introduced its winter schedule, with the season marked by the launch of a large number of new international services

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently celebrated the evolving tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand thanks to Air Astana’s inaugural flight on the Astana-Phuket route.

Beginning 4 October, Air Astana plans to resume non-stop flights on the Almaty to London route, operating with the Airbus A321LR.

Air Astana will launch direct scheduled flights from Shymkent to Jeddah, with a twice weekly service operating between 1st and 28th October 2024.

Air Astana established a new direct flight route between Astana, Kazhakstan and Phuket, Thailand which formally takes off on 26 October. 

Air Astana and Japan Airlines announced that they have signed a codesharing agreement, one that allows both airlines to put their codes on a new Almaty to Tokyo route.

Kazhakstan’s Air Astana group recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bringing its fleet up to 56 aircraft.

Air Astana will launch a new service from Almaty to Phu Quoc in Vietnam on 28th October 2024. Phu Quoc is a resort island famous for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, which…

Air Astana with KazMunayGas co-financed a pre-feasibility study on the production and utilization of SAF in Kazakhstan, initiated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and…

Air Astana proudly received a host of awards at the 2024 World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Exhibition (WTCE), a global event for inflight catering, onboard services, and passenger…

Air Astana launched its inaugural service between Almaty to Astana on 15th May 2002 and has gone from strength to strength over the past 22 years.

Air Astana will introduce significant enhancements to Nomad Club frequent flyer programme on 17th May 2024. The upgrading of the programme follows an analysis of passenger feedback and marks…

Air Astana is pleased to announce the launch of their new cabin emergency evacuation trainer (CEET) for the Airbus 320 family aircraft and real fire fighting trainer (RFFT) simulators which…

As AirAsia X (AAX) officially entered the Central Asian market with the launch of its direct flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan, the airline welcomed 285 guests that formed a 100 percent load on…

In the heart of the excitement surrounding AirAsia X’s (AAX) impending launch of its inaugural flight to Almaty on 14 March, the airline is extending an opportunity for everyone to…

The Air Astana Group fleet has grown to 50 aircraft following arrival of a new Airbus A321neo from the assembly line in Hamburg, Germany. 

Air Astana received the "Best Passenger Service / Product Innovation Airline of the Year" award at China Civil Aviation magazine’s Sky Choice Travel Awards ceremony in Beijing in January…

Air Astana, the principal airline and flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, marks 20 years flying from London Heathrow and to celebrate, is offering its loyal customers and future…

The eleventh eco-friendly Airbus A321LR for Air Astana Group arrived in Almaty  following delivery at the manufacturer’s assembly plant in Hamburg, Germany.

Air Astana officially commissioned its new Flight Training Centre at Astana International Airport , with the facility being the first in Central Asia certified by the European Aviation…

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s award-winning flag carrier, launched a new direct air services from Almaty to Tel Aviv.

FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s Low-Cost Airline, continues to expand its international network with new services to India and Central Asia being launched in the next two months.  

Air Astana has signed a codeshare partnership agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), with the two airlines operating joint flights on the Baku-Almaty-Baku route five times a week.

Air Astana has opened ticket sales for a new direct flight from Almaty to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, which will commence on 1st October 2023.

Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has turned to SITA to deliver new digital solutions to reduce operational costs while supporting improved aircraft turnaround…

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana group has reported a profit after tax for 2022 of USD78.4 million, on revenues of USD1.03 billion, generated by 7.35 million passengers.

From 18 March 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a further increase set for summer.

Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) from 28 February with a twice-weekly service. 

Trip.com Group and the National Company Kazakh Tourism signed a new cooperation agreement at the World Travel Market exhibition in London earlier this month. 

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…

Air Astana’s ninth Airbus A321LR arrived in Almaty from Hamburg on 15th October 2022, with a tenth aircraft scheduled for delivery before the end of the year.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Kazakhstan, Vietjet has announced new routes for Almaty city and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central…

The group plans to expand the fleet to 59 aircraft by 2025 and develop capabilities in training and maintenance for long-term growth.

Air Astana online check-in opens 36 hours before international flight departure and ends 60 minutes prior departure Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights

Air Astana has resumed its twice-weekly service from London Heathrow to Nur-Sultan

Air Astana has established an international air cargo division. The decision to launch Air Astana Cargo results from a strong increase in the demand for regional freight transport in…

City leaders from around the world met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The summit enjoyed the highest level of…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ventures and Plug and Play, have announced the launch of Travel Lab Asia (TLA), Asia’s only…

The 42nd edition of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart (PTM) opened today in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan at the Korme Exhibition Center. Over 1000 delegates from 60…

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organising the eighth UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12…

In this exclusive interview, The Ritz-Carlton GM Tony Coveney talks about his new position, Astana’s deep-rooted history, and what he learned from living on a small boat for almost two…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to stage the next ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan on 20 September 2019. The half-day…

Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.

Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has launched new routes in Russia and Europe following the acquisition of new aircraft.

Air Astana passengers will be able to experience the Embraer's newest regional jet next year. Kazakhstan's national carrier has signed a long-term lease agreement with AerCap for five…

The UNWTO has held an event in Kazakhstan to discuss ways the tourism industry can help combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions. Industry leaders and policy-makers convened…

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

The Ritz-Carlton Astana Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city Grade:…

Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Vietjet Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…

There are now more options for travel between Europe and Kazakhstan, following the signing of an agreement between Air Astana and Lufthansa. Under the terms of the deal, which takes…

Kazakhstan's national carrier will ramp up the frequency of its flights to London this summer. Air Astana has confirmed that, effective June 2017, it will launch a fifth weekly flight…