Turkish low-cost airline AJET will expand its services between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, increasing flight frequency on the Astana–Ankara and Almaty–Ankara routes from two flights per week to daily service (seven flights per week), according to a report by Qazinform News Agency citing Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry. The expansion is scheduled to begin in August 2025.
The Ministry noted that efforts are ongoing to broaden the geography of international air routes and increase flight frequency on existing destinations. The move is expected to further develop business, trade, economic, and tourism cooperation between the two nations.
AJET, a low-cost carrier based in Türkiye, currently operates limited services on these routes. The shift to daily flights will significantly increase seat capacity and provide more flexibility for travellers between the capitals and major cities of both countries.
In a separate development, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana recently announced the cancellation of flights to Dubai amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, though this is unrelated to AJET’s expansion.
Why it matters
For the travel trade, the daily service between Astana, Almaty, and Ankara opens up new opportunities for tour operators and DMCs to package multi-city itineraries linking Central Asia and Türkiye. The increased frequency supports growing business and leisure travel demand, particularly as Kazakhstan continues to develop its tourism sector and Türkiye remains a key destination for regional travellers. The expansion also strengthens Ankara’s role as a hub connecting Central Asia to Europe and the Middle East, potentially easing pressure on Istanbul’s congested airports. However, the August 2025 start date means the benefits will not materialise for over a year, giving competitors time to adjust capacity.
