Russian air carrier launches more direct flights to Kazakhstan

SAINT-PETERSBURG. KAZINFORM - Russian airline Transaero is expanding the number of direct flights to the Republic of Kazakhstan. As of March 2, 2014, the company will start operations covering the Moscow-Aktobe-Moscow route.

"Aktobe is the ninth destination in Kazakhstan for Transaero. In 1993, the company started with two weekly flights en route Moscow-Almaty and became one of the largest foreign airlines operating in Kazakhstan in terms of transportation load. Presently, Transaero offers direct flights linking Moscow and Astana, Almaty, Aktau, Atyrau, Karaganda, Kostanay, Kokshetau, Shymkent," the company's statement reads.

The Moscow-Aktobe-Moscow direct flight is expected to be offered twice a week.