Air Astana and FlyArystan transfer plane operations to the freshly constructed Shymkent Airport terminal.
Shymkent International Airport's New Terminal "A" Set for Air Astana and FlyArystan Launch on May 27
Following its inauguration on December 25, 2024, Shymkent's modern Terminal A will welcome operations from Air Astana and FlyArystan, starting on May 27. The opening stirred anticipation among passengers, as the previous terminal became congested during the new building's initial empty phase, which served exclusively SCAT airline.
Air Astana's commencement flight from the new terminal will depart for Doha, while FlyArystan's inaugural takeoff will be flight FS7108, bound for Almaty at 14:50.
The 39,000 square-meter terminal, designed to handle 2,000 passengers per hour, recently welcomed an expansion of services, as the Civil Aviation Committee announced new direct flights to Germany, Hungary, China, South Korea, and Egypt, all set to launch on May 26. Boeing 737 aircraft are scheduled to operate on the following routes:
- Munich, with flights starting May 27 (Tuesdays and Thursdays);
- Budapest, with flights starting May 27 (Tuesdays and Saturdays);
- Shanghai, beginning May 29 (Mondays and Thursdays);
- Seoul, inauguration on May 29 (Mondays and Thursdays);
- Cairo, flights commencing May 29 (initially Thursdays, then Mondays and Thursdays from June 24);
- Xi'an, starting July 2 (Wednesdays and Saturdays);
- Urumqi, with flights set to take off starting July 4 (Tuesdays and Fridays).
In addition, it's worth noting that starting late May 2025, Shymkent Airport has introduced direct flights to major cities in Europe and Asia, including Shanghai, Seoul, Cairo, Munich, and Budapest. These new routes form part of the airport's broader strategy to strengthen its international connectivity. Check the airlines' websites or the official airport website for the most accurate and up-to-date schedules.
References:[1] Airline Operational Data - FlyArystan[2] Shymkent International Airport - Traffic Data[3] Flight Information - Shymkent International Airport[4] New Routes from Shymkent Airport[5] Shymkent’s International Airport: Expansion and Developments
The new terminal at Shymkent International Airport, following its launch on May 27, 2025, will expand its services to include direct flights to major cities in the finance sector, such as Shanghai and Seoul, as part of its strategy to strengthen international connectivity in the industry. On the same day, FlyArystan's operations will extend to these cities, while airline giant Air Astana will continue to offer routes in transportation, with their inaugural flight to Doha departing from the new terminal.
