Air Astana (KC)
Air Astana (KC) flies to 47 destinations in 20 countries. Route counts include codeshare and partner-operated flights sold under the KC code. Leans international: 34 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), Shymkent (CIT).
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
13 aircraft types appear on KC routes. This includes aircraft operated by partner airlines, not just Air Astana metal. Mixed fleet. The aircraft you get depends on the route length and destination.
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.
CZAir Astana: All 47 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 | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO | Aktau | 1,294 mi | ||
| AKX | Aktobe | 626 mi | ||
| ALA | Almaty | 1,294 mi | ||
| AMS | Amsterdam | 2,094 mi | ||
| AYT | Antalya | 2,451 mi | ||
| NQZ | Astana | 489 mi | ||
| GUW | Atyrau | 1,249 mi | ||
| GYD | Baku | 1,396 mi | ||
| BKK | Bangkok | 289 mi | ||
| BUS | Batumi | 1,797 mi | ||
| PEK | Beijing | 2,033 mi | ||
| BSZ | Bishkek | 131 mi | ||
| BJV | Bodrum | 2,329 mi | ||
| CNX | Chiang Mai | 371 mi | ||
| DLM | Dalaman | 2,557 mi | ||
| DOH | Doha | 1,901 mi | ||
| DXB | Dubai | 1,749 mi | ||
| FRA | Frankfurt am Main | 3,163 mi | ||
| CAN | Guangzhou (Huadu) | 2,476 mi | ||
| IST | Istanbul | 2,438 mi | ||
| JED | Jeddah | 2,633 mi | ||
| KGF | Karaganda | 471 mi | ||
| KUT | Kopitnari | 1,742 mi | ||
| KSN | Kostanay | 918 mi | ||
| KBV | Krabi | 404 mi | ||
| KZO | Kyzylorda | 576 mi | ||
| TDX | Laem Ngop | 144 mi | ||
| LCA | Larnaca | 2,372 mi | ||
| LHR | London | 3,495 mi | ||
| MLE | Malé | 2,715 mi | ||
| MED | Medina | 2,484 mi | ||
| USM | Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) | 289 mi | ||
| DEL | New Delhi | 1,023 mi | ||
| KTI | Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) | 324 mi | ||
| HKT | Phuket | 2,754 mi | ||
| TGD | Podgorica | 2,868 mi | ||
| SKD | Samarkand | 578 mi | ||
| PLX | Semey | 386 mi | ||
| ICN | Seoul | 2,593 mi | ||
| PVG | Shanghai (Pudong) | 2,568 mi | ||
| CIT | Shymkent | 389 mi | ||
| TAS | Tashkent | 422 mi | ||
| TBS | Tbilisi | 1,628 mi | ||
| HSA | Turkıstan | 427 mi | ||
| URA | Uralsk | 1,303 mi | ||
| UKK | Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) | 529 mi | ||
| URC | Ürümqi | 523 mi |
Air Astana FAQ
Air Astana flies nonstop to 47 destinations in 20 countries. 13 domestic, 34 international.
Air Astana doesn't operate a traditional hub-and-spoke network. The busiest airports are Almaty (ALA), Astana (NQZ), Bangkok (BKK), and others. You fly direct between cities.
13 aircraft types appear on KC routes, including 319, 320, 321 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 China Southern Airlines, Bangkok Airways. Same flight number and booking, different plane and crew.
Yes. 34 international routes to 20 countries, plus 13 domestic routes.