Air Astana, Japan Airlines sign codeshare agreement for new Almaty-Tokyo flight in 2026

ASTANA. Aug 22 (Interfax) - Air Astana and Japan Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement, set to introduce a direct flight from Almaty to Tokyo in spring 2026, enhancing travel options between Kazakhstan and Japan.

"Our partnership with Japan Airlines is a significant development that will expand our international network and offer more travel opportunities for our customers. We look forward to offering passengers a scheduled non-stop flight between Kazakhstan and Japan," Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana Group, said.

Foster earlier announced flights to Tokyo from March 2024.