What direct flights set to be launched in Kazakhstan soon

Kazakhstani airlines are set to launch direct flights to the capitals of a number of countries, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of the Kazakh transport ministry.

In September, Air Astana airline plans to launch direct flights from Shymkent to Jeddah with a frequency of twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) on A-320 aircraft. Besides, SCAT airline is to operate Shymkent-Xi’an flights from November 1, said the Kazakh transport ministry.

In addition, Air Astana is currently mulling plans to resume direct passenger flights to Malaysia, running three times a week en-route Almaty-Kuala Lumpur, starting from December 2024.

Flights to Tokyo and New-York are slated for launch in the medium-term, added the ministry.