Almaty and Izmir are now connected nonstop

Following negotiations between the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Izmir and SunExpress, direct flights on the Izmir – Almaty – Izmir route will be launched starting from July 31, 2026.

Flights will operate twice a week until the end of October 2026:

Izmir – Almaty: Tuesdays and Fridays
21:00 – 05:00
from July 31 to October 23, 2026

Almaty – Izmir: Wednesday and Saturdays
06:25 – 09:50
from August 1 to October 24, 2026

The new route is expected to significantly facilitate travel for Kazakh citizens, students, tourists, and business representatives.