Kazakhstan News
flydubai expands its network in Kazakhstan
The Dubai-based airline will start flights to Shymkent with a twice-weekly service from 28 February
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has partnered with WorldTicket
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has partnered with WorldTicket to increase its international coverage into over 190 markets. WorldTicket (W2) is a travel distribution technology company that helps airlines efficiently grow their global sales reach
Kazakhstan Sees Increased Interest in Domestic Travel
Kazakhstan is observing an increase in domestic tourism demand in recent years primarily influenced by the pandemic-related restrictions, reported the press service of the Prime Minister.
Qatar Airways touches down in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Almaty in Kazakhstan has landed at Almaty International Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway in central Asia.
Kazakhstan leadership drops in to Expo 2020 Dubai
Kazakhstan prime minister, Askar Mamin, has visited his country’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of an official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Qatar Airways to launch Almaty flights in November
This service will enable passengers flying to and from Almaty to enjoy seamless connectivity to over 140 destinations, via Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Rixos Water World Aktau Hotel opens in Kazakhstan
With 500-rooms, the property sits on its own 420-meter-long beach, offering some 500 square metres of promenade pier and a sunbathing area.
Bek Air crash kills 12 in Kazakhstan
A Fokker 100 operated by Bek Air has crashed in Kazakhstan with the loss of at least 12 lives. The aircraft went down into a building shortly after take-off from Almaty airport early on Friday morning.
Kazakhstan to host PATA Travel Mart 2019
The event will be hosted by the ministry of culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company.
airBaltic launches new flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan
airBaltic has launched a new route from Riga International Airport to Almaty in Kazakhstan. The new service offers convenient travel between the two cities, and beyond to destinations in the Baltics, Scandinavia, Russia, and the CIS.
UNWTO secretary general Pololikashvili visits Kazakhstan
The secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili, has paid an official visit to Kazakhstan where he discussed with national authorities the Kazakh Tourism Strategy 2030.
WATG reveals designs for St. Regis Astana
WATG, the world’s leading hospitality design firm, and Wimberly Interiors, a design studio of WATG, have revealed the design of the St. Regis Astana, inspired by Kazakhstan’s mythology and traditions. The hotel marks the first entry of the St. Regis brand in Kazakhstan, bringing a new height of luxury to the historical crossroads of human civilisation.