SINGAPORE, 19 MAY 2025: Air Astana expanded its route network to Vietnam by operating an inaugural flight from Astana to Danang on 14 May 2025.
The 169-seat Airbus A321LR aircraft departed Astana International Airport at 2255 and arrived at Danang International Airport at 0825 local time. Flight time: Seven hours and 30 minutes.
Air Astana operates direct scheduled flights to Danang twice weekly on Wednesday and Sunday.
Flight schedule
KC259 departs Astana (NQZ) at 2255 and arrives in Danang (DAD) at 0825 plus a day.
KC260 departs Danang (DAD) at 1000 and arrives in Astana (NQZ) at 1545.
Danang is a picturesque coastal city in central Vietnam, renowned for its white-sand beaches, cultural landmarks, golf courses and well-developed transportation infrastructure. Just an hour away lies the historic town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised as one of the best-preserved examples of a Southeast Asian trading port.
During Air Astana’s summer schedule, weekly flights to Vietnam have increased to 11. The airline currently operates flights to Nha Trang four times a week from Almaty and three times a week from Astana. Flights to Danang are scheduled twice weekly from Astana, and starting on 4 June 2025, they will also operate twice weekly from Almaty.
Kazakhstan citizens can stay in Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days.
This will be a great opportunity for Da Nang to reach more tourists. Kazakhstan is expected to be a promising market