Almaty

Cathay Pacific plans direct Hong Kong to Almaty flights from Q1 2027, marking its first ever route to Central Asia.

Central Asia is emerging as the fastest-growing aviation market in the world, despite remaining the smallest region by total scheduled capacity.

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Central Asia’s best airports aren’t all about size or flashy gimmicks, although some certainly have the style factor.