Air Astana to Launch Scheduled Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

Kazakhstan-based airline Air Astana announced that it will launch scheduled flights to Egypt’s tourist hub, Sharm El Sheikh, from Almaty and Astana. Flights from Almaty will commence on December 10, 2026, while services from Astana will begin on December 11, 2026.

Previously operated on a charter basis, the routes will be converted into scheduled services under the new arrangement. The flights, to be operated with Airbus A321 aircraft, will depart from Almaty on Mondays and Thursdays, and from Astana on Tuesdays and Fridays.