FlyArystan announces the launch of a new international route between Almaty and Chongqing. The new service will become the airline's fifth destination in China, complementing FlyArystan's existing network to Urumqi, Yining (Ghulja), and Xi'an.
The inaugural flight on the new route is scheduled for September 23, 2026. Flights will operate twice a week: departures from Almaty on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with return flights from Chongqing on Thursdays and Sundays.
Johan Eidhagen, President and CEO of FlyArystan JSC:
"The launch of flights to Chongqing reflects our commitment to steadily expanding FlyArystan's international network in response to the growing demand for travel between Kazakhstan and China. We take a careful approach to selecting new destinations: they must meet passenger demand, align with the capabilities of our fleet, and demonstrate strong long-term potential. Chongqing meets all of these criteria. As one of China's largest metropolitan areas, Chongqing has not previously had direct air connectivity with Kazakhstan. Thanks to the recent agreements reached between the aviation authorities of our two countries, launching this route has become possible. We are proud that FlyArystan will be the first Kazakh airline to introduce direct flights on this route".
Chongqing is one of China's largest metropolitan areas and one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The city is renowned for its dramatic multi-level urban landscape and distinctive architecture. Among its most iconic landmarks is the Liziba Monorail Station, where a train passes directly through a residential building – an engineering feat that has become one of Chongqing's best-known attractions. The city also serves as a convenient gateway to southwestern China, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, whose spectacular quartz sandstone pillars are widely associated with the landscapes that inspired the fictional world of Avatar movie.
The flight time between Almaty and Chongqing will be approximately 5 hours.
One-way fares under the Standard fare start from KZT 96,000. Tickets are now available for booking on the official FlyArystan website at www.flyarystan.com, via the FlyArystan mobile app, and through other sales channels. *
*Fares may vary slightly depending on exchange rate fluctuations.
The inaugural flight on the new route is scheduled for September 23, 2026. Flights will operate twice a week: departures from Almaty on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with return flights from Chongqing on Thursdays and Sundays.
Johan Eidhagen, President and CEO of FlyArystan JSC:
"The launch of flights to Chongqing reflects our commitment to steadily expanding FlyArystan's international network in response to the growing demand for travel between Kazakhstan and China. We take a careful approach to selecting new destinations: they must meet passenger demand, align with the capabilities of our fleet, and demonstrate strong long-term potential. Chongqing meets all of these criteria. As one of China's largest metropolitan areas, Chongqing has not previously had direct air connectivity with Kazakhstan. Thanks to the recent agreements reached between the aviation authorities of our two countries, launching this route has become possible. We are proud that FlyArystan will be the first Kazakh airline to introduce direct flights on this route".
Chongqing is one of China's largest metropolitan areas and one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The city is renowned for its dramatic multi-level urban landscape and distinctive architecture. Among its most iconic landmarks is the Liziba Monorail Station, where a train passes directly through a residential building – an engineering feat that has become one of Chongqing's best-known attractions. The city also serves as a convenient gateway to southwestern China, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, whose spectacular quartz sandstone pillars are widely associated with the landscapes that inspired the fictional world of Avatar movie.
The flight time between Almaty and Chongqing will be approximately 5 hours.
One-way fares under the Standard fare start from KZT 96,000. Tickets are now available for booking on the official FlyArystan website at www.flyarystan.com, via the FlyArystan mobile app, and through other sales channels. *
*Fares may vary slightly depending on exchange rate fluctuations.