Air Astana has announced its winter schedule, running until 27 March 2027, with new international routes and more frequent flights to popular destinations.
The airline will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Almaty and Tokyo on 30 November 2026. It will also introduce twice-weekly flights from Astana to Bangkok, adding to its existing daily service from Almaty.
Air Astana will operate seasonal flights from Almaty and Astana to Salalah, Oman, and launch three weekly flights between Almaty and Langkawi, Malaysia, from 25 December 2026 to 27 March 2027. The airline will also increase flights from Almaty to the Maldives to daily during peak holiday periods. In December, it will introduce daily flights from Almaty to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, alongside three weekly services from Astana.
The airline will increase flights from Almaty to Dubai to 12 per week and operate up to 10 weekly flights from Astana. From early December, it will also raise Almaty–Phuket services to nine flights per week.
Air Astana Group plans to strengthen Astana's role as an international hub. Its network will grow to 32 destinations, while weekly international departures will increase from 99 to 116 in 2026.
"During the 2026–2027 winter season, Air Astana will expand its international route network with flights to Tokyo, Oman and Langkawi. Increased frequencies to the Maldives, Phuket and Dubai will offer passengers more travel options for winter holidays and festive breaks," said Yerbolat Baisalykov, Senior Vice-President of Revenue Management and Commercial Planning at Air Astana.
Air Astana Group, the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus, continues to expand its network and services across the region.
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