Air Astana opens booking between Almaty and Langkawi, Malaysia

Astana, 29th Sept 2026:

Air Astana has opened bookings for a new seasonal service between Almaty and Langkawi, Malaysia. The service will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 25 December 2026 to 27 March 2027, operating an Airbus A321LR.

Flight schedule (local times):

KC8167 Almaty 21:35 – Langkawi 08:10+1 | Flight time: 7h35m

KC8168 Langkawi 09:40 – Almaty 14:40 | Flight time: 8hrs

Return fares start at US$740 in Economy class and US$2,oo6 in Business class, including taxes and charges. Tickets can be booked at airastana.com, via the Air Astana mobile app and through accredited travel agents.

Kazakh citizens can enter Malaysia visa-free for stays of up to 30 days.

Langkawi is one of Malaysia’s most popular island destinations, located in the Andaman Sea and known for its white-sand beaches, ancient mangrove forests and mountainous landscape. The archipelago is recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Its best-known attractions include Pantai Cenang beach, the Langkawi Cable Car and the Sky Bridge, which offers panoramic views over the island’s tropical rainforest.

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