Kazakhstan plans to complete the construction of three airports in resort areas and strengthen railway links to key tourist destinations, including Lake Alakol, QazMonitor reports.
Speaking at a government meeting, Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev said that airport construction in Katon-Karagay, Zaysan, and Kenderli will be completed this year, while Arkalyk Airport will be restored. In parallel, Kazakhstan plans to launch 15 new international air routes, including flights to Vienna, Rome, and Shanghai.
The country’s railway fleet will be expanded with 191 new passenger cars. During the summer season, 13 additional rail routes will be introduced, providing around 400,000 extra passenger seats. Special attention will be given to services to Lake Alakol, with eight additional trains operating from Astana, Almaty, and eastern regions of Kazakhstan.
In addition, around 5,000 km of roads leading to tourist sites are currently under repair, including the Zhanaozen–Kenderli and Ust-Kamenogorsk–Katon-Karagay highways. The construction of 50 new roadside service facilities is also planned for 2026.