ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 28. Kazakhstan's
carrier Air Astana plans to resume direct domestic flights from the
capital city of Astana to Shymkent and Kyzylorda starting June 12,
2026, Trend reports
via the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
According to the airline's operational schedule, the resumed
flights along the Astana–Shymkent–Astana and
Astana–Kyzylorda–Astana routes will operate three times per week,
with departures scheduled every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Air Astana plans to utilize these weekend frequencies to satisfy
growing domestic passenger demand and enhance logistical links
between the capital hub and the southern regions of the
republic.
To facilitate early travel planning, the carrier opened ticket
sales for both routes on May 26, 2026, integrating the scheduled
services into its broader domestic network.
