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Nordwind Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Kazan and Astana

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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Nordwind Airlines announced the launch of direct regular flights between Kazan and Astana, scheduled to begin on October 27. The service operates twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 189 passengers. Passengers in Kazan will also have access to connecting flights to Astana from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Mineralnye Vody, and Murmansk.

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The new service expands air connectivity between the two countries, supporting the broader goal of strengthening cross-border transport links between Russia and Kazakhstan. This initiative follows statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the expansion of joint logistics infrastructure.

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Who's involved

  • KazanCity hosting the origin of the new direct air service.
  • AstanaCapital city of Kazakhstan and destination of the new air service.
  • KazakhstanSovereign state whose capital is the destination of the new air service.
  • AktauCity in western Kazakhstan that functions as a key port and operational base.
  • BoeingManufacturer of the aircraft used in the new service.

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