FlyArystan Launches Astana-Yining Route, Becomes Xinjiang’s Largest Foreign Airline
Kazakhstan’s low‑cost carrier FlyArystan began operating a direct route between the capital city and Yining in China’s Xinjiang region on 26 October. The inaugural flight, numbered FS 7989, used an Airbus A320 and left Astana International Airport at 7:55 a.m. The journey lasted two hours and twenty‑five minutes before landing in Yining. With this service, FlyArystan became the largest foreign airline serving the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The airline cited growing demand for direct connections between the two cities. The new schedule adds a weekly frequency to the carrier’s network. Industry reports noted the route strengthens Kazakhstan’s aviation links with China.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan has launched direct flights between Astana and Yining on Oct. 26, becoming the largest foreign airline operating in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Kazinform reported. An Airbus A320 operated flight FS 7989, which departed Astana International Airport at 7:55 a.m. The flight took two hours and 25 minutes. Upon arrival in… The post FlyArystan Launches Astana-Yining Route, Becomes Xinjiang’s Largest Foreign Airline appeared first on The Astana Times .