Kazakhstan is planning to build four new airports and execute 11 major aviations infrastructure projects by 2028, including two runways and the modernization of existing infrastructure, aiming to boost its airspace, transit capacity, regional tourism and cargo transit.
Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting to discuss the country’s transit and transport potential with the launch of new air hubs, and stressed the importance of modernizing infrastructure, implementing digital solutions and increasing the sector’s participation in the national economy.
These new airports are planned for resort areas including Katon - Karaga, Zaisan, and Kenderli. These projects, alongside two new runways and modernizatino in five cities follow a record established in 2025 when Kazakh civil aviation carried 20.8 million passengers.
As further development, according to Kazinform, news agency, the network of international routes is planned to be expanded to 135 routes in 30 countries with the aim to place the country as a leading destination in the regional tourism landscape.
According to the Ministry of Trnasport, the gross production of the transport and storage sector reached 12.2 trillion tenge (approximately $24.400 million) at the end of last year, with a growth of 12.8% in Q1 2025 and it was also reported that last year four road projects totalling 2.000 kilometres were completed.
In addition, it was reported that it has been possible to reduce the price of domestic aviation fuel to about $800 per ton, which has attracted new international airlines.
Key Details of Kazakhstan ‘s Airport Expansion:
• New Airports: Construction is underway or planned for resorts and key regional areas: Katon - Karagai, Zaisan, Kendirli, and potentially Karaly/ Ulyatu.
• Infrastructure Upgrades: Besides four new airports, the projects include building two new runways in Astana and Shymkent, and modernizing airports in five cities.
• Capacity Goal: The expansion aim to boost connectivity to tourist destinations, support regional economic, and increase the country’s cargo potential.
• Existing Growth: In 2024 - 2025, new terminals were commissioned in Almaty, Shynkent, and Kyzylorda, significantly expanding capacity (for example Almaty rose from 2.5 million to 14 million passengers).
• International Reach: By 2026, the international route network is expected to expand to 135 destinations in 30 countries.
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