Air Astana is set to enhance its connectivity to China with the introduction of new twice-weekly flights from Astana to Guangzhou, commencing on 2 June 2026. This expansion follows the airline's existing four weekly flights from Almaty to Guangzhou, which began in March 2025. The airline also operates flights to Beijing and Urumqi, and plans to launch a new service between Almaty and Shanghai at the end of March 2026.
The new flights from Astana to Guangzhou will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, departing at 18:45 and arriving at 04:30 the following day. Return flights are scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays, departing Guangzhou at 05:45 and arriving in Astana at 10:10. These flights will be serviced by the latest Airbus A321LR aircraft, with a flight duration of 6 hours and 45 minutes.
Round-trip tickets for the new route start at $508 (US$508) for Economy Class and $1,688 (US$1,688) for Business Class. The expansion aims to bolster business, tourism, and cultural ties between Kazakhstan and China, whilst also increasing travel and transit opportunities through Air Astana's hubs in Astana and Almaty
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