Air Astana Flights from Georgia
About Air Astana
Air Astana is the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, founded in 2001 as a joint venture between the government of Kazakhstan and BAE Systems. The airline is headquartered in Almaty and operates dual hubs at Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ). The fleet comprises roughly 50 aircraft including Airbus A320neo and A321neo for regional and medium-haul routes plus Boeing 767-300ER and 787-9 Dreamliner for long-haul. Air Astana is not a member of any global alliance but maintains codeshare agreements with several European and Asian carriers. For Georgian travelers the airline operates Tbilisi (TBS) to Almaty (ALA) non-stop service, typically 3-4 weekly rotations year-round, with the route taking approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes eastbound. From Almaty, onward Air Astana connections reach 40+ destinations across the CIS, China, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, making the airline a practical option for Georgian travelers heading to Central Asia or onward to Asian destinations without routing through Istanbul or Dubai. Economy fares from Tbilisi to Almaty typically run 480-650 GEL one-way booked 4-6 weeks ahead, with 1 piece of 23kg checked baggage included on most fare classes. Cabin baggage allowance is 8 kg. Air Astana has consistently been rated as the best airline in Central Asia by Skytrax and was Skytrax 4-star rated as of recent surveys.
Baggage Policy
Carry-on: 1 bag up to 8 kg. Economy: 1 checked bag up to 23 kg. Business: 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each.
Quick Facts
Hub
Almaty (ALA), Astana (NQZ)
Alliance
Independent
Fleet Size
~50 aircraft
Destinations
40+ destinations
Founded
2001
