ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 22. In 2024, Kazakhstani airlines carried around 15 million travelers, whereas airports accommodated 30 million passengers, including those from international carriers, Trend reports via the Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan.
"Alongside passenger traffic, the volume of cargo air transportation is also growing. In 2024, the volume of cargo transportation increased to 28,000 tons per year. The fleet of domestic airlines is replenished with 10–15 aircraft annually. In 2025, the number of aircraft stands at 102," stated the Civil Aviation Committee.
The committee also reported that, as of today, international air communication from Kazakhstan has been established with 31 countries (Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Oman, Egypt, Kuwait, South Korea, China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Mongolia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic) via 117 routes with a frequency of 582 flights per week.
According to the Committee, in 2025, the construction of three new airports in the resort areas of Zaysan, Katon-Karagai, and Kendirli will begin in the country.
To note in recent years, air transport has become increasingly convenient and attractive for passengers, as air travel in Kazakhstan grows by 10-15 percent annually.
