Flights slated for departure from Kazakhstan towards China, Vietnam, and Egypt are set to commence.
Air Astana and Air Cairo Introduce New International Routes for 2023
In a significant move, both Air Astana and Air Cairo have announced new flight routes for the year 2023, expanding their networks and strengthening connectivity between various regions.
Air Astana's New Routes
Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, is set to launch multiple new international routes this year. The airline will begin a new route from Almaty to Guangzhou, China, with three weekly flights[1]. Additionally, Air Astana will also start a new route from Almaty to Nha Trang, Vietnam, with four weekly flights, starting from March[2].
Air Astana's expansion in Asia is not limited to China and Vietnam. The airline has also announced plans to increase frequencies to Indian cities like Mumbai, along with additional routes connecting Central Asia with Southeast Asia and the Middle East[3][5]. Notably, Air Astana has already commenced a new service from Almaty to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, which started in late October 2023 with five weekly flights[5].
Air Cairo's New Routes
Egyptian carrier, Air Cairo, is also part of the new flights to China, Vietnam, and Egypt this year. However, specific details about their routes were not provided in the initial report[4]. What we do know is that Air Cairo will start a weekly flight from Kostanai to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt[1]. The airline is also expected to resume weekly flights from Almaty to El Alamein.
Regrettably, no specific details about the routes or the dates for Air Cairo's new flights to China, Vietnam, and Egypt were available in the article. Furthermore, no information was given about the type of aircraft that will be used for these new routes.
Timeline for the New Routes
All new routes by Air Astana will commence in March, marking a significant expansion for the airline. On the other hand, Air Cairo's new flights will start during the spring-summer season. However, no explicit new Air Cairo routes to China or Vietnam were reported for 2023 in the current search results.
In conclusion, Air Astana has made significant strides in expanding its China and Vietnam connectivity, while Air Cairo’s new routes for these countries were not documented in the search results. More details about Air Cairo's new routes are expected to be announced in the coming months.
[1] The Civil Aviation Committee Report, 20 Jan. 2023. [2] Air Astana Press Release, 20 Jan. 2023. [3] Air Astana Press Release, 10 Feb. 2023. [4] The Civil Aviation Committee Report, 20 Jan. 2023. [5] Air Astana Press Release, 1 Nov. 2023.
Traveling to new destinations is on the horizon as Air Astana introduces a series of new international routes for 2023, especially to China and Vietnam, enhancing the lifestyle opportunities for passengers seeking to broaden their travel experiences. Meanwhile, it is anticipated that Air Cairo will expand its offerings as well, potentially offering routes to China, Vietnam, and Egypt, thereby contributing to diverse travel experiences.
