Thai AirAsia X enters a new market with direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan! Convenient flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang) with no visa required. Prices start at 6,690 baht per flight.

Thai AirAsia X launches its newest flight route from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Almaty, Kazakhstan, entering the Central Asian market for the first time. Thais are invited to experience a new visa-free experience, discovering the wondrous nature with a European feel, magnificent architecture and culture, and year-round cool weather.

Ready to provide service with 4 scheduled flights per week (every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) starting with the first flight on 1 December 2568 with an Airbus A330 aircraft with 367 seats. 

To mark the launch of this new route, Thai AirAsia X is offering special promotional fares starting at 6,690 THB per flight. Bookings are available from 8-21 September 2568 for travel from 1 December 2568 to 28 March 2569. Book now via the AirAsia MOVE app and website. www.airasia.com

Ms. Pattra Busarawong, Chief Executive Officer, Thai AirAsia X He said that the launch of this new route marks the first time Thai AirAsia X has entered the Central Asian market. It is a challenging route with many interesting and worth exploring, as it is a route unfamiliar to Thais. However, Almaty is an exciting city waiting for Thai travelers to experience new travel experiences and relax in a region with a cool climate.

"Expanding into new regions broadens our customer base, extending beyond our long-standing presence in Japan and Korea. It also opens up new travel opportunities for Thai travelers seeking unique and exciting destinations at affordable prices. Almaty is another option for Thais to explore the beauty of Almaty and create memorable travel experiences without a visa," said Ms. Pattra.

Earlier this year, AirAsia launched its Kuala Lumpur-Almaty route, which was well-received by both tourists and business travelers. Adding Bangkok as a second hub connecting to Kazakhstan accelerates Thai AirAsia X's strategy to expand into new markets and strengthens AirAsia's network across Asia.

Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, is a city rich in cultural diversity and boasts some of the world's most beautiful natural scenery, with snow covering most of the year.

Both Big Almaty Lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Charin Canyon, a red valley formed by the accumulation of volcanic lava, which has been eroded by wind and water, has given the mountains their unique patterns and shapes, and the Shimbuluk Ski Resort, open for skiing from November to May.

In addition, cultural attractions include Zenkov Cathedral, a popular landmark and Orthodox Christian cathedral; the Almaty City Museum, the largest museum in Central Asia, a center for all things Kazakhstan; and the Green Bazaar, an ancient market in the heart of the city that blends old and new cultures.

Thai AirAsia X currently has a fleet of 9 aircraft, offering direct flights on 7 routes from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Delhi, India; Shanghai, China; and the newest route to Almaty, Kazakhstan, which is the 8th route.