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Kazakhstan's premier international flag carrier airline.

Founded

2001

Headquarters

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Air Astana is the national flag carrier of Kazakhstan, established as a joint venture between Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna and BAE Systems. The airline operates an extensive network of domestic and international routes connecting Kazakhstan to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the CIS region. Headquartered in Almaty, Air Astana has earned a reputation as one of the leading airlines in Central Asia, consistently receiving high safety and service ratings. The airline has been recognized multiple times by Skytrax as the Best Airline in Central Asia and the CIS. In 2024, Air Astana conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) and the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the airline's development. Its low-cost subsidiary, FlyArystan, was launched in 2019 to serve budget-conscious domestic and regional travelers.

Hubs & network

Air Astana's primary hubs are Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana.

Fleet

Air Astana operates a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 family aircraft, Boeing 767s, and Embraer E190-E2 jets.

Notable facts

›Air Astana was founded in 2001 as a joint venture between Samruk-Kazyna (51%) and BAE Systems (49%).
›The airline has won the Skytrax Best Airline in Central Asia/CIS award multiple times.
›Air Astana launched its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan in 2019.
›The airline completed a dual IPO on the AIX and London Stock Exchange in 2024.
›Air Astana holds a strong safety record and has received IOSA certification from IATA.

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Kazakhstan's flagship carrier connecting Central Asia to the world

Air Astana was founded in 2001 as a joint venture between Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna and BAE Systems, beginning operations in 2002. The airline serves as the national carrier of Kazakhstan, operating from its primary hubs in Almaty and Astana to destinations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Known for its consistent service quality, Air Astana has earned multiple Skytrax awards and is recognized as one of the leading carriers in the CIS region.

Primary Hubs

ALA TSE

Cabin Classes

EconomyBusiness

Loyalty Program

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Fleet Note

Air Astana operates a mixed fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and Boeing 767 and 757 widebody aircraft, with Airbus A321LR jets also in service.

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Primary hubs

Almaty International AirportALA · 30 rts Atyrau International AirportGUW · 5 rts İstanbul AirportIST · 4 rts Aktau International AirportSCO · 4 rts Aktobe International AirportAKX · 2 rts

Route network map (64 legs)

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Route network

AKX → ALA757 320 767 321

AKX → TSEE90 320

ALA → AUH320 321

ALA → BKK767 757

ALA → GUW321 757 320

ALA → ICN767

ALA → IST738 320

ALA → KGFE90 319

ALA → KUFE90

ALA → KUL757

ALA → LED320

ALA → PEK320

ALA → PWQE90

ALA → SCO757 321 320

ALA → SGN757

ALA → SVO320 321

ALA → UKK320 E90 757 319

AMS → GUW321

AUH → TSE320 321

BKK → ALA767 757

CIT → ALA320 E90 757 319

CIT → TSEE90

DEL → ALAE90 320

DYU → ALA320 757

FRA → TSE321 757

GUW → ALA321 757 320

GUW → AMS321

GUW → IST320

GUW → TSE320

ICN → ALA767

IST → ALA738 320

KBP → ALA320

KBP → TSEE90

KSN → TSEE90

KZO → ALA320 E90 319

KZO → TSEE90 321 320

LHR → TSE757

OVB → TSEE90

PEK → ALA320

PEK → TSE320

PWQ → ALAE90

SVO → ALA320 321

SVX → TSEE90

TBS → ALAE90

TSE → AKXE90 320

TSE → AUH321 320

TSE → GYDE90

TSE → IST320

TSE → KBPE90

TSE → KSNE90

TSE → KZOE90 321 320

TSE → LHR757

TSE → OVBE90

TSE → PEK320

TSE → SVO320

TSE → URCE90

TSE → VIE320

VIE → TSE320

ALA → AKX757 320 767 321

ALA → CIT320 E90 757 319

ALA → DELE90 320

ALA → DYU320 757

ALA → FRU319 757 E90

ALA → GYDE90

ALA → HKG757

ALA → KBP320

ALA → KZNE90

ALA → KZO320 E90 319

ALA → LHR757

ALA → TAS320 319 E90 757

ALA → TBSE90

ALA → TSE757 321 320 767 319 E90

ALA → URC320 E90 321

AUH → ALA320 321

DZN → TSEE90

FRU → ALA319 757 E90

FRU → TSEE90

GUW → SCO320

GYD → ALAE90

GYD → TSEE90

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Embraer 19062 routes Airbus A32058 routes Boeing 75732 routes Airbus A32122 routes Airbus A31914 routes Boeing 7678 routes Boeing 737-8002 routes

Encyclopaedia

Air Astana JSC, commonly known as Air Astana, is the flag carrier airline of Kazakhstan, with its corporate headquarters in Almaty. Founded in 2001 as a joint venture between the Government of Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna (51%) and BAE Systems (49%), the airline commenced operations in May 2002, launching its first regular scheduled domestic flight between Almaty and Astana. In 2024, Air Astana became a dual-listed company with shares traded on both the Astana International Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

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