BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Kazakhstan's Air
Astana is launching new routes to Oman, the Civil Aviation
Committee of the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan reported.
The committee is continuously working to expand the geographic
coverage of air services and increase the frequency of flights on
existing routes.
"Air Astana will begin operating scheduled flights on two new
routes to Oman," the committee said.
Flights on the Almaty-Salalah route will commence on October 23,
2026, with a frequency of once a week, on Fridays. Flights on the
Astana-Salalah route will begin on October 24, 2026, operating once
a week, on Saturdays. Both routes will be served by Airbus A320
aircraft.
Currently, SalamAir operates flights to Oman on the
Almaty-Muscat route.
The launch of the new routes is expected to further develop
trade, economic, business and tourism cooperation between
Kazakhstan and the Sultanate of Oman.
Meanwhile, the launch of new air routes can contribute to the
development of international connectivity by providing additional
travel options for passengers and businesses. Direct flights can
also simplify travel arrangements and reduce the need for transfers
through other destinations.
Regular air services play a role in supporting tourism by
improving access to destinations and making travel more convenient.
For businesses, additional connections can facilitate meetings,
professional exchanges and contacts between companies in different
countries.
The expansion of air connectivity can also support cooperation
between the aviation and tourism sectors, including through
partnerships with travel agencies and tour operators. Flight
frequency, passenger demand and seasonal travel patterns are among
the factors that influence the use of new routes.
