FlyArystan's restored Aktau–Istanbul service will operate as flight FS7625 outbound and FS7626 return, according to schedule data published by AeroRoutes on September 18, 2026. The inaugural flight departs October 22, with the regular twice-weekly pattern commencing October 27. Tickets are on sale through March 27, 2027, per the FlyArystan official website, which states the route covers 1,840 kilometres in approximately 3.5 hours.
Aktau (SCO) is Kazakhstan's primary Caspian Sea port city and a hub for the country's oil and gas sector, including major upstream and pipeline operations. Istanbul Airport (IST) connects onward to more than 300 destinations via Turkish Airlines and other carriers, making the route valuable for energy-industry business travelers, the Turkish diaspora community in western Kazakhstan, and Kazakh tourists drawn to Türkiye's resorts and historical sites.
Travel and Tour World reported that FlyArystan is simultaneously planning a resumption of Aktau–Yerevan flights from December 16, 2026, further expanding Aktau's international connectivity. FlyArystan is the low-cost subsidiary of Kazakhstan's flag carrier Air Astana and has been growing its network from secondary Kazakh cities through 2026.
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