BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Azerbaijan Airlines
(AZAL) is launching direct scheduled flights to the Kazakh cities
of Atyrau and Aktobe. The new routes will contribute to expanding
transport connectivity between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan while
offering passengers more travel opportunities. Tickets for both
destinations are already on sale.
This is stated by the press service of AZAL.
The first flight to Atyrau will operate on August 16, 2026,
while the inaugural flight to Aktobe is scheduled for September 16,
2026. Flights on the Baku–Atyrau–Baku route will operate four times
a week – on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The
Baku–Aktobe–Baku route will be served three times a week – on
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
The new services will establish direct air connectivity with key
economic centers of western Kazakhstan, making business travel more
convenient while also creating additional opportunities for tourism
and people-to-people exchanges.
Atyrau is one of Kazakhstan's principal oil and gas centers and
is considered one of the leading economic cities of the Caspian
region. Aktobe, meanwhile, is one of the country's major regional
hubs, known for its well-developed industrial, logistics, and trade
infrastructure.
Tickets are available through the official website www.azal.az, the
airline's mobile application,
AZAL ticket offices, and accredited travel agencies.
