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Air Astana to Launch Direct Flights from Astana to Bangkok in December

Starting December 11, 2026, Air Astana will operate direct flights from Astana to Bangkok twice a week.

Kazakhstan1 min read
Air Astana запустит прямые рейсы из Астаны в Бангкок в декабре
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Starting December 11, 2026, Air Astana plans to launch direct scheduled flights from Astana to Bangkok. Flights will be operated twice a week using Airbus A321LR aircraft, according to information from the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, reported by Kazinform agency.

✦Key Takeaways
  • Air Astana will begin operating direct flights from Astana to Bangkok on December 11, 2026.
  • Flights will be operated twice a week on Airbus A321LR aircraft.
  • The total number of weekly flights between the countries will increase to 20.

With the launch of this route, the total number of flights between Kazakhstan and Thailand will reach 20 per week across four routes. Currently, flights are operated on three routes: from Almaty to Phuket (seven flights a week) and Bangkok (nine flights a week), as well as from Shymkent to Bangkok (two flights a week).

20
weekly flights between Kazakhstan and Thailand
following the launch of the new route, according to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan

When planning a trip, travelers should take into account current entry regulations: according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, starting September 15, the visa-free stay for Kazakh citizens in Thailand is up to 30 days instead of the previous 60 days due to a revision of Thailand's migration policy.

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Source: Kazinform

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