Kazakhstan Plans Major Expansion of International Air Routes

Kazakh Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev has said that Kazakhstan is preparing to expand its international air connectivity, with plans to resume suspended routes, launch new destinations, and increase flight frequencies on key global corridors.

Speaking at a government meeting, Sauranbayev said the move aims to strengthen passenger travel and boost the country’s role as a regional aviation hub, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

More frequent flights are expected on existing routes to cities such as Vienna, Tokyo, Rome, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dammam, Amman, Shanghai, Kashgar, and Warsaw, among others.

The minister emphasized that expanding air transit opportunities remains a priority, noting that measures are being taken to reduce aviation fuel costs to improve the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s airlines and airports.

In parallel, authorities are working to attract major international cargo carriers, including FedEx and UPS from the United States, as well as Cargolux, DHL, and Lufthansa Cargo from Europe. The initiative is part of a broader effort to position Kazakhstan as a key transit and logistics hub linking Europe and Asia.