Air Astana (KC)
Air Astana (KC) flies to 41 destinations in 18 countries. Route counts include codeshare and partner-operated flights sold under the KC code. Leans international: 28 international routes vs 13 domestic.
Independent carrier. Not part of any alliance, so miles only work within the KC program. No shared lounge access with other airlines.
KC has the most flights out of Almaty (ALA), Astana (NQZ), Bangkok (BKK), Atyrau (GUW), Aktau (SCO).
Air Astana Busiest Airports
Air Astana doesn't operate a traditional hub-and-spoke network. These are the airports where KC has the most flights. You fly direct between cities rather than connecting through a central hub.
ALAAir Astana Fleet & Aircraft Types
10 aircraft types appear on KC routes. This includes aircraft operated by partner airlines, not just Air Astana metal.
Air Astana Operating Partners
Not every flight with a KC number is actually Air Astana. These partner airlines operate routes under the KC code. Your booking and flight number say KC, but the plane and crew belong to one of these carriers.
On shorter routes from the hubs, this usually means a regional jet. Smaller plane, 2-2 seating, less overhead bin space. Check the aircraft code when you book. If it says E175, CRJ, or ATR, that's a partner regional jet.
KCAir Astana: All 41 Destinations
Every nonstop route Air Astana flies. Each destination links to the full route page with schedules, competing airlines, and connection options.
| Code | City | Airport | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCO | Aktau | ||
| AKX | Aktobe | ||
| ALA | Almaty | ||
| AMS | Amsterdam | ||
| AYT | Antalya | ||
| NQZ | Astana | ||
| GUW | Atyrau | ||
| GYD | Baku | ||
| BKK | Bangkok | ||
| PEK | Beijing | ||
| BSZ | Bishkek | ||
| CNX | Chiang Mai | ||
| DOH | Doha | ||
| DXB | Dubai | ||
| FRA | Frankfurt am Main | ||
| CAN | Guangzhou (Huadu) | ||
| IST | Istanbul | ||
| JED | Jeddah | ||
| KGF | Karaganda | ||
| KSN | Kostanay | ||
| KBV | Krabi | ||
| KZO | Kyzylorda | ||
| TDX | Laem Ngop | ||
| LHR | London | ||
| MLE | Malé | ||
| MED | Medina | ||
| USM | Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) | ||
| DEL | New Delhi | ||
| KTI | Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) | ||
| HKT | Phuket | ||
| SKD | Samarkand | ||
| PLX | Semey | ||
| ICN | Seoul | ||
| PVG | Shanghai (Pudong) | ||
| CIT | Shymkent | ||
| TAS | Tashkent | ||
| TBS | Tbilisi | ||
| HSA | Turkıstan | ||
| URA | Uralsk | ||
| UKK | Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) | ||
| URC | Ürümqi |
Air Astana FAQ
Air Astana flies nonstop to 41 destinations in 18 countries. 13 domestic, 28 international.
Air Astana doesn't operate a traditional hub-and-spoke network. The busiest airports are Almaty (ALA), Astana (NQZ), Bangkok (BKK), Atyrau (GUW), Aktau (SCO). You fly direct between cities.
10 aircraft types appear on KC routes, including 319, 320, 321, 32Q, 333, 359 and more. Some of these belong to partner airlines, not Air Astana directly.
No. Air Astana is an independent carrier. Miles only work within the KC program, and there's no shared lounge access with other airlines.
Yes. Some KC flights are operated by partners including Air Astana. Same flight number and booking, different plane and crew.
Yes. 28 international routes to 18 countries, plus 13 domestic routes.