Air Astana

As of Thursday, 13th March, the Air Astana Group has amped up its regulations regarding the safe transport of lithium batteries and battery-powered devices in flight.

The Air Astana Group announced that its fleet has grown to 60 aircraft following the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo in Almaty today, 6th March. 

Air Astana announced the launch of a new direct route from Almaty to Da Nang in Vietnam.

Air Astana is set to launch direct flights from Atyrau in Western Kazakhstan to Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi from 27th May.

Kazakhstan's flag-carrier Air Astana recently became the first airline in Central Asia / CIS to join  the International Air Transport Association (IATA) CO2 Connect initiative.

Air Astana is celebrating 20 years of connecting Kazakhstan and India by expanding its services with the launch of a new direct route between Almaty and Mumbai, set to commence on April 20,…

Air Astana’s new Airbus A320neo aircraft arrived in Almaty yesterday, 29th January from the Airbus manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. 

Air Astana shifts its flights to Phu Quoc for spring/summer 2025 with a new seasonal route to Nha Trang, Vietnam. 

Air Astana recently joined forces with Stellar Entertainment to enhance the inflight entertainment experience (IFE) for passengers of Kazakhstan’s flag carrier. 

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 announced the launch of its new services from Atyrau and Astana to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both of which take off next month.

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 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…

The number of Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China is set to increase following agreements reached at the meeting of the China-Central Asia Aviation Co-operation group held in…

The Air Astana ‘Upcycling for the Future’ project involves the creative recycling of used aircraft parts, with furniture having been previously exhibited at various locations across Almaty…

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 has started sales for services from Astana to Seoul, with twice weekly frequency operated by Airbus A321LR commencing on 15th June 2024.

Air Astana has switched to a Summer flight schedule, with the resumption of popular scheduled and seasonal services, as well as increases to the frequency of flights to a number of…

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…

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…

Air Astana was honored to receive a recurrent award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) at a ceremony held during the FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 in Singapore earlier this…

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.

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.

The carrier has grown dramatically since the first service was operated between Almaty and Astana in 2002 and has steadily built a reputation for award winning customer service, operational…

Air Astana received  an APEX Award in the “Best entertainment system in Central and South Asia" category at a ceremony held in Istanbul on 27th April. The airline previously won the same…

Air Astana will resume summer season flights to popular lifestyle destinations in Greece (Heraklion on the island of Crete), Turkey (Bodrum), Montenegro (Podgorica) and Georgia (Batumi) in…

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.

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.

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

The season's first international charter tourist flight arrived from Almaty in Kazakhstan at Goa's Dabolim international airport

Air Astana continues to expand its international network, with the launch of twice weekly direct flights from Almaty to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand on 31st October 2021.

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…

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…

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has again been recognised for 4 Star service, retaining the title of ‘Best Airline in Central Asia and India’ in the Skytrax World Airline Awards…

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…

China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…

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…