Air Astana increases flights to Kyrgyzstan
Air Astana will resume direct flights from Nur-Sultan to Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek on 17 November 2021.
The services will initially be operated using Embraer E190-E2 aircraft twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays.
An additional two frequencies on Mondays and Fridays will start in December, the Kazakhstan flag carrier said.
Services from its other hub in Almaty to Bishkek are already operating daily.
Air Astana’s Embraer E190-E2 aircraft have premium economy and economy class cabin configuration, with premium economy passengers offered priority check-in and boarding, increased baggage allowance, a business class menu and business lounge access.
All passengers travelling to Kyrgyzstan, including Kyrgyzstan nationals, children from the age of six and transit passengers, must present a PCR certificate with a negative result, with test undertaken with within 72 hours prior to departure.
Fully vaccinated passengers are exempt from this requirement.
Full information on health requirements is available at the Air Astana website.
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