Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, plans to re-launch services between the capital and Dubai, UAE, in October.

Starting October 25, the non-stop flight will be operated four times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays using an Airbus A320. Additionally, timely connections will be offered to international transit passengers travelling from Urumqi (China), Omsk (Russia) and Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan).

“Air Astana is fully committed to expanding the route network from Astana, with the re-launch to Dubai following the recent introduction of new services from the capital to Paris, Seoul and Tbilisi,” said Peter Foster, president and CEO of Air Astana. "With Kazakhstan and UAE enjoying strengthening links in business, finance, tourism and culture, I’m confident that the new service will be extremely popular with passengers travelling between Astana and Dubai."

A round trip economy class ticket from Astana to Dubai wll be priced at $468 (inclusive of all fees) and a business class ticket will be priced at $2,107 during low season and $2,667 during high season. – TradeArabia news Service