Kazakhstan launches new international flights to Georgia and China

Air Astana and SCAT will launch international flights to Georgia and China, El.kz reports.

From May 27, Air Astana plans to begin direct flights from Atyrau to Tbilisi. Flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays using Airbus aircraft. Currently, flights to Tbilisi are available from Almaty and Aktau.

Starting May 28, SCAT Airlines plans to launch direct flights from Shymkent to Xi'an. The flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Currently, direct flights to Xi'an are operated from Almaty and Astana by Chinese airlines.

The opening of new routes will strengthen trade, economic, investment, tourism and cultural ties between Kazakhstan, Georgia and China, as well as provide citizens with convenient flight options.