Air Astana Begins Direct Flights Between Atyrau and Tbilisi

Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, launched direct flights between Atyrau and Tbilisi on May 27, according to the airline’s press service.

The first passengers were welcomed at Tbilisi airport with traditional hospitality, including music and refreshments, The Caspian Post reports citing The Astana Times.

Flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Kazakh citizens can travel to Georgia visa-free, with no border crossing fees.

The new route is Air Astana’s fifth international route from western Kazakhstan. The airline also operates flights from Oral to Frankfurt, as well as from Atyrau to Istanbul, Dubai, Amsterdam and, starting May 31, Baku.