Air Astana launches first Astana–Salalah flight to Oman with 140 passengers

Kazakhstan's Air Astana has opened a new international route between Astana and Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman. The ceremony took place on 24 October, on the eve of Kazakhstan's Republic Day, according to Egemen Qazaqstan, which cited the Ministry of Transport's press service. The flights are operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, and 140 passengers flew from Astana to Oman on the first service.

The first flight from Almaty to Salalah took place a day earlier, on 23 October, and its passenger seats were also fully filled. The ministry said SalamAir already operates the Almaty–Muscat route. With the two new Salalah services, the Kazakh carrier has expanded its international network to Oman.

The new routes are expected to contribute to the development of tourism, trade, economic and cultural ties between the two countries, and to expand travel opportunities for citizens.