# TAT welcomes Air Astana’s inaugural flight from Astana to Phuket

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/171746-tat-welcomes-air-astanas-inaugural-flight-from-astana-to-phuket
- Published: 2024-10-31T10:01:17+07:00
- Author: Tourism Authority of Thailand

**The Tourism Authority of Thailand celebrates Air Astana’s inaugural flight to 
Phuket, enhancing ties with Kazakhstan. The expanded service expects 103,584 seats
and significant growth in Kazakhstani tourism.**

## Inaugural Flight Celebration

Bangkok, 28 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a warm reception
at Phuket International Airport to celebrate Air Astana’s first flight from Astana,
Kazakhstan to Phuket. Ms. Suladda Sarutilavan, TAT Europe Region Executive Director,
hosted the event. Officials and representatives from key public and private sectors
in Phuket joined in welcoming Air Astana Flight KC163, which landed on 27 October.

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## Strengthening Tourism Ties

This flight underscores the growing tourism relationship between Kazakhstan and 
Thailand. Ms. Suladda emphasized that the partnership with Air Astana enhances the
bond between the two nations, providing Kazakhstani tourists better access to Phuket’s
famed beaches and cultural sites. This inaugural flight represents progress in promoting
sustainable tourism links with Kazakhstan.

## Expanding Market and Opportunities

Air Astana has scheduled 624 flights to Thailand for the tourism season from October
2024 through March 2025, increasing interest from Kazakhstani tourists in Thailand’s
destinations. Recent strategic agreements, including visa exemptions, have boosted
Kazakhstan’s visits to Thailand; Phuket and other areas are popular destinations.
Thailand’s initiatives focus on partnerships to maintain its appeal as a top Southeast
Asian destination.

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