Air Astana has launched service to Saudi Arabia

Air Astana performed the first regular flight from Almaty to the city of Jeddah today.

Air Astana performed the first regular flight from Almaty to the city of Jeddah today. The load factor was 92%. In October flights will be operated on Wednesdays and Sundays, and from November on Wednesdays and Saturdays. From the beginning of December, a third frequency will be added to the schedule on Mondays.

The flights are operated by comfortable Airbus A321LR aircraft with a two-class layout and a capacity of 166 seats. The duration of the flight to Jeddah is 6 hours 50 minutes and 5 hours 45 minutes inbound to Almaty.

The minimum cost of air tickets in economy class with all fees except service fees is US$677, in business class - US$1590.

The port city of Jeddah, located on the shores of the Red Sea, is known as the gateway to the holy city of Mecca. You can get from Jeddah to Mecca in 30 minutes by high-speed train directly from the airport. In addition to pilgrimage, Jeddah attracts tourists with its historic Al-Balad streets with museums, mosques and markets, as well as modern attractions, including the world's tallest fountain, the Faqih Aquarium, the embankment and the pearls of the city - beaches and warm waters of the Red Sea.

To visit Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstanis can apply for e-visa on the official website visitsaudi.com.