Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to be connected by a new air route: flights will start on November 29

Nukus and Atyrau will get direct regular air service with flights once a week.

Starting November 29, 2026, regular flights will begin operating between Nukus and Kazakhstan's Atyrau. Flights along the Nukus – Atyrau – Nukus route are scheduled once a week, on Sundays. The new route will expand air connectivity between Uzbekistan and the western regions of Kazakhstan, providing passengers with an additional opportunity to travel between the two countries without layovers.

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Atyrau is located in western Kazakhstan, on the banks of the Ural River. The city is situated in a region traditionally considered a geographical meeting point of Europe and Asia. The launch of direct flights should simplify travel between the two cities and create additional opportunities for business and tourist contacts.