Flydubai expands its network in Kazakhstan to three destinations

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) from February 28 with a twice-weekly service.

With the start of flights to Shymkent, flydubai grows its network in Kazakhstan to three destinations including Almaty and the capital, Astana.

“Kazakhstan has long been an important market since we first launched operations to Almaty in 2014,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai.

“In 2022 we carried almost 300,000 passengers between the UAE and Kazakhstan, an increased figure of 145 per cent compared to 2019, and we look forward to strengthening trade and cultural relations with the start of flights to Shymkent.”

“We are excited to see our network grow in Kazakhstan with Shymkent as our third destination which will serve a total frequency of 22 weekly flights,” added Jeyhun Efendi, senior vice president, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai.

“This frequency will increase to 26 weekly flights from February and will offer our customers in Kazakhstan more convenient and reliable options to explore the UAE and beyond.”

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