Kazakhstan Expands Direct Flights to Prague, Hanoi, Izmir, and Baku

Kazakhstan is enhancing its international air connectivity with the launch of new direct flights from Almaty. Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has introduced services to Hanoi and Prague, marking its expansion into the European Union market.

Starting October 10, these new routes will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flights utilize Airbus A330 aircraft and are expected to strengthen travel links between Kazakhstan, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Vietjet's CEO, Nguyen Thanh Son, stated that the airline is building bridges between these dynamic markets, making travel more accessible and convenient, and anticipates a boost in tourism, business, and cultural exchange.

Further expanding air travel options, SunExpress will commence direct flights between Izmir, Turkey, and Almaty on July 31. These flights will operate twice weekly through the end of October, aiming to improve travel access for tourists, students, business travelers, and Kazakh citizens.

In a separate development, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will begin regular passenger flights on the Shymkent-Baku route starting June 16. KazMunayGas-Aero will provide aircraft refueling services for these flights, supporting Kazakhstan's efforts to strengthen its transport and logistics sector and attract more international airlines.

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We are building bridges between these dynamically developing markets, making travel more accessible and convenient