Cargolux Resumes Flights to Kazakhstan and Plans Up to 14 Flights per Week

Astana – Luxembourg, May 28, 2026 – One of the world’s leading cargo airlines, Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines International S.A., is returning to the Kazakhstan market and plans to operate up to 14 flights per week through Astana International Airport starting from June 1, 2026.

At the initial stage, flights will operate with technical stops for refueling and maintenance. In the future, the parties are considering the launch of full commercial cargo operations with cargo handling services at Astana Airport.

The project is aimed at strengthening transport connectivity, increasing cargo turnover, and enhancing Kazakhstan’s role along the Middle Corridor between Europe and Asia.

The development of international cargo air connectivity is in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to strengthen the country’s transit potential, develop the transport sector, and position Kazakhstan as a key logistics hub of Eurasia.

Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Belgium Roman Vassilenko noted that the return of Cargolux confirms Kazakhstan’s growing attractiveness as an important logistics and aviation hub between Europe and Asia.

President and CEO of Cargolux Richard Forson emphasized:
“Kazakhstan has invested significant resources in strengthening its transit and transport potential. Cargolux is interested in further contributing to the development of transport routes between Asia and Europe, as well as strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan as a key partner along the Middle Corridor.”

Background: Cargolux Airlines International S.A. is Luxembourg’s largest cargo airline and one of Europe’s leading cargo carriers. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Luxembourg, the company operates scheduled and charter cargo services to more than 90 destinations across Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and the Middle East.

The airline’s fleet mainly consists of modern Boeing 747 Freighter aircraft capable of transporting more than 130 tons of cargo per flight. Currently, the company operates 30 Boeing 747 freighter aircraft of various modifications and maintains a network of more than 85 offices in over 50 countries worldwide. Cargolux is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E).