New air link connects Shymkent with Bangkok
22:13, 15 December 2025
The new direct air route is expected to strengthen trade, tourism, and business ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Transport.
Starting December 15, Kazakhstan’s airline SCAT operates flights on the Shymkent–Bangkok route twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.
The flights will be served by Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737–800 aircraft.
As the ministry noted, the opening of the new route is expected to contribute to the further development of trade and economic cooperation, as well as tourism and business exchanges between the two countries.
Earlier, Qazinform reported that new direct flights have been launched between Kazakhstan and Georgia.