Air Astana is set to commence direct flights to Salalah, Oman, from Almaty and Astana, starting on 23 and 24 October 2026, respectively. The new routes will be operated weekly using an Airbus A320 aircraft.
Flights from Almaty will take off on Fridays, initially departing at 10:05 and arriving in Salalah at 15:15. The return journey will leave Salalah at 16:25, reaching Almaty by 22:55. From 30 October, the Almaty departure will shift to 07:30, with arrival in Salalah at 12:40, and the return flight will depart at 13:50, landing in Almaty at 20:20.
Meanwhile, flights from Astana are scheduled for Saturdays, departing at 08:35 and arriving in Salalah at 14:40. The return flight will leave Salalah at 16:00 and arrive back in Astana by 23:25. All times are local.
Return fares for these routes start at $536 (£536) for Economy Class and $1,391 (£1,391) for Business Class from Almaty, whilst fares from Astana begin at $596 (£596) for Economy Class and $1,371 (£1,371) for Business Class. Tickets can be purchased through Air Astana's website, mobile app, or accredited travel agents.
This new service marks Air Astana's expansion into the Middle Eastern market, providing travellers with more options for direct flights to Oman.
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