Air Astana Will Launch New Routes to Oman
The carrier is set to connect two Kazakh cities to Salalah starting in late October.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Middle East
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Air Astana will introduce two new flight routes to Oman beginning October 23, 2026. The services will connect Almaty and Astana to the city of Salalah.
Why it matters
The expansion aims to increase international travel connectivity while fostering trade, business, and tourism cooperation between Kazakhstan and Oman.
Air Astana will utilize Airbus A320 aircraft for both new routes to Salalah. Each route is scheduled to operate with a frequency of once per week.
The players
Air Astana
This is the flag carrier airline of Kazakhstan that provides domestic and international passenger services.
Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan
This government body regulates and manages civil aviation activities and air service agreements within Kazakhstan.
SalamAir
This is an Omani low-cost airline that currently maintains existing air connections between Oman and Kazakhstan.
The details
The Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan is overseeing this expansion to broaden the country's geographic air service coverage. Separately, SalamAir currently operates flights on the route connecting Almaty and Muscat.
Timeline
Almaty-Salalah flights commence on October 23, 2026.
Astana-Salalah flights begin on October 24, 2026.
Travel Outlook
This expansion of service mirrors the pattern of bilateral air service development observed under the Open Skies agreements. It marks a broader strategic push by regional authorities to increase connectivity between Central Asian hubs and Middle Eastern tourism destinations.
Travelers looking to visit Oman from Kazakhstan will have new weekly options starting in late October 2026. Prospective passengers should check official airline schedules to confirm booking availability as these new direct flights launch.
The takeaway
The addition of these routes signals a growing commitment to strengthening tourism and economic ties between Kazakhstan and Oman. Travelers should monitor official airline platforms for updates on flight schedules and booking details closer to the October launch dates.
Further reading
For more information on regional connectivity, explore the Middle East section.
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