Air Astana has extended the cancellation of flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until 30 September 2026 inclusive. For October, the airline has also adjusted its schedule and reduced flight frequency. FlyArystan has suspended flights on the Aktau — Dubai — Aktau route.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO AIR ASTANA FLIGHTS
Air Astana has extended the cancellation of flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until 30 September 2026. For October, the schedule on these routes has been changed with reduced flight frequency.
Passengers on cancelled flights can rebook their tickets free of charge onto flights up to 20 November 2026 in the same booking class. A full refund of the ticket price is also available at the point of purchase.
Another option is to change the ticket free of charge to another international destination on Air Astana. If the new fare is higher, the passenger will be required to pay the difference.
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH FLYARYSTAN FLIGHTS
FlyArystan has extended the suspension of flights on the Aktau — Dubai — Aktau route until 30 September. Previously, the restrictions were in place until 15 September 2026 inclusive and were linked to the ongoing unstable situation in the Middle East.
Passengers on cancelled FlyArystan flights are eligible for a full refund of their tickets with no penalties deducted. The source material provided states that tickets for this route are available from 3 October under the winter schedule.
WHY THE RESTRICTIONS HAVE ARISEN
The restrictions are linked to the unstable situation in the Middle East. Previously, air links with the region had already encountered restrictions due to the closure of Iranian airspace and threats to flight safety.
On 28 February 2026, Air Astana cancelled a number of flights to the Middle East following the closure of Iranian airspace. Among them were flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai. Aircraft on some flights returned to their departure airports, while one Almaty — Dubai flight was diverted to Delhi.
