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Air Astana to resume Almaty and Astana–Dubai flights in October after months-long suspension

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Air Astana will restart scheduled Dubai services from Almaty and Astana in early October 2026, after suspending the routes in July amid escalating Middle East tensions. The carrier plans to increase frequencies through the month, restoring a key link between Kazakhstan and the UAE.

Discovered 2026-09-16T01:05:18.136570-07:00 | 2026-09-16T01:05:18.136570-07:00

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  • Air Astana’s planned October restart restores connectivity from both Kazakhstan hubs to Dubai after a suspension that was extended through Sept. 30 because of Gulf instability.
  • Increasing frequencies through October signals a phased return of capacity on a route network disrupted by escalating regional tensions, while leaving operators exposed to continued geopolitical and airspace-related uncertainty.

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