Qazaq Air launches Astana-Samarkand flights with a stopover in Turkistan

Kazakh airline Qazaq Air has launched a new international flight route connecting Astana and Samarkand with a stopover in Turkistan, the airline's press service has announced.

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The new route is expected to strengthen air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and offers unique opportunities for cultural and tourism exchange between the historic regions of Central Asia.

The flight is also accessible to passengers from Karaganda and Kostanay, ensuring convenient links between various regions of Kazakhstan and Samarkand.

“A comfortable flight with convenient connections between Astana, Turkistan, and Samarkand offers residents and travelers a unique chance to immerse themselves in history and tradition,” said Adilbek Umraliev, Acting Chairman of the Board at Qazaq Air.

Flights will operate twice a week – on Thursdays and Sundays. One-way tickets start at $79, while round-trip fares cost around $162.

It is worth noting that in the spring of last year, the airline received official authorization to operate regular flights on the Turkistan–Samarkand–Turkistan route.