Air Astana Plans to Launch Direct U.S. Flights in 2027

Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana is planning to launch its first scheduled direct flights to the United States in 2027.

Under the airline’s current plans, services could be operated from either Almaty or the capital Astana to New York following the entry into service of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The route would become Air Astana’s first destination in the United States.

Air Astana has long aimed to enter the North American market, but the project has been postponed several times due to delays in Boeing 787 deliveries. The airline is expected to begin receiving its first 787-9 aircraft in 2027. The initial three aircraft will replace its existing Boeing 767 fleet, while the carrier plans to operate up to 18 Boeing 787-9s in the coming years.

The route to New York, covering more than 10,000 kilometres, will be made possible by the Boeing 787-9’s long-range capability and fuel efficiency. The launch would establish the first scheduled direct air link between Kazakhstan and the United States.