(9 February 2026 | Source: ‘Central Communications Service’ under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
In 2025, Kazakhstan’s transport sector saw growth in freight volumes and an expansion of international routes. Roads were repaired and constructed, the railway fleet was modernised, the number of flights increased, and sea and river routes were updated.
HIGHWAYS AND DIGITAL CONTROL
In 2025, 13,000 km of highways were built and repaired. 94% of republican roads are in good condition. By the end of 2027, it is planned to modernise 37 border crossing points.
The e-Joldar system has been created for digital recording of road conditions and traffic intensity. 71 out of 220 planned automated measuring stations have been installed.
AVIATION: ROUTE NETWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The aircraft fleet has been increased to 109 aircraft, including 8 Airbus A320 and 4 Boeing 737 MAX 8. Air services have been restored and launched with 30 countries on 135 routes operating at a frequency of 626 flights per week.
Restoration of Arkalyk airport has begun, the General Development Plan for Almaty airport has been presented, and investments by TAV Airport Holding amounted to $362 million. An agreement was signed for the construction of an airport in the SEZ ‘Khorgos – Eastern Gate’ worth 250 billion tenge.
The Concept for the Development of Civilian Unmanned Aviation 2025–2031 was adopted, and more than 35 international routes were opened. An ICAO audit showed a compliance level with international standards of 95.7%.
RAIL AND WATER TRANSPORT
The volume of rail freight traffic amounted to 320 million tonnes (+5.5% compared to 2024). Over 4,400 km of track were repaired, including 1,575 km in 2025. The second line of Dostyk – Moiynty (836 km) was launched, and construction began on the Kyzylzhar – Moiynty line (323 km). Contracts were signed for 775 locomotives and 2,700 flatcars. A total of 124 railway stations are being modernised.
Sea transport carried 8 million tonnes of cargo (+7%). Container traffic through seaports increased by 29% (90,637 TEUs), and along the Trans-Caspian route by 36%. A container hub was built at the port of Aktau, a dry cargo ship was put into service on the Kuryk–Baku line, and two ferries were purchased. River freight traffic amounted to 1.5 million tonnes.
INTERNATIONAL ROAD HAULAGE AND DIGITALISATION
Agreements on international road haulage were concluded with 42 countries. A permit-free transport system was introduced with Turkmenistan and Iran. Kazakhstan gained the right of transit into China.
Together with China and Uzbekistan, an electronic permit exchange system was implemented (65% of permits digitised). Work continues with Azerbaijan, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. A total of 73 automated weight control stations have been installed, integrated with the fines system. Control over technical inspection operators has been strengthened.