Kazakh low-cost carrier adds more flights between Astana and Urumqi
Kazakh low-cost carrier FlyArystan announced an increase in flight frequency on the Astana–Urumqi–Astana route between August 21 and October 24, 2026, Qazinform News Agency reports citing the company's press service.
An additional flight from Astana to Urumqi will operate on Fridays, additionally to the existing services on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
An extra flight from Urumqi to Astana is scheduled for Saturdays, in addition to the current flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Urumqi remains a key destination in FlyArystan’s international network.
The city serves as a major transport and business hub in western China, playing an important role in Kazakhstan–China trade and connectivity.
Notably, direct flights between Astana and Ulaanbaatar will begin operating in June. The route will be operated by SCAT Airlines.
