New air routes to link Da Nang with Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan’s national flag carrier Air Astana and SCAT Airlines are set to launch direct flights from Almaty and Astana to Đà Nẵng starting this June, further strengthening air connectivity between the two countries.

This expansion follows successful discussions between the airlines and Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Expanding Air Links Between Vietnam and Kazakhstan

According to ACV-Đà Nẵng, Air Astana will begin its Almaty-Đà Nẵng route on June 4, increasing its weekly flights to Vietnam to nine, including
four flights between Almaty and Nha Trang;  three flights between Astana and Nha Trang;  flights to Phú Quốc and Đà Nẵng.

Meanwhile, SCAT Airlines is finalizing its schedule to launch direct flights from Astana to Đà Nẵng, following its successful operations in 2023 from Almaty to Cam Ranh (Khánh Hoà) and Phú Quốc.

This move highlights the growing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Đà Nẵng, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Friendship and Cooperation with Aktau earlier this year.

Boosting Tourism and Investment in Đà Nẵng

Đà Nẵng, a top coastal destination in Vietnam, has been actively promoting tourism partnerships across Asia. The city previously hosted a FAM trip for leading travel agencies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines, aiming to foster new tourism links and encourage direct air routes.
Beyond Kazakhstan, Đà Nẵng is strengthening its position as an international aviation hub, with several new flight routes launching in 2024:

• Cebu Pacific Air operates seven flights per week between Manila and Đà Nẵng
• Royal Air offers four weekly chartered flights from the Philippines
• Vietnam Airlines will launch Đà Nẵng-Bangkok (March 30) and Đà Nẵng-Osaka (July) routes
• Myanmar Airways will introduce two weekly flights from Yangon to Đà Nẵng, starting April 2

Đà Nẵng’s Growing Aviation Infrastructure

In 2024, Đà Nẵng International Airport handled 13.4 million passengers, including 6.2 million international arrivals, while cargo volume reached 32,400 tonnes. The airport now serves 24 direct routes, with 16 international connections, and operates 90 to 140 flights daily.

With the new Kazakhstan routes, Đà Nẵng continues to strengthen its position as a key gateway for international tourists and investors, further boosting economic and tourism growth in Vietnam.

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