Cathay Pacific plans to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in the first quarter of 2027, opening what will be the only nonstop air link between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. The route is scheduled for three frequencies a week and will be operated with Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The airline said Almaty is its first destination in Central Asia. The service was announced in the context of Hong Kong’s wider connectivity push and Belt and Road engagement, with the route intended to support people, cargo and capital flows with the region. The announcement also followed a ceremony and trade mission involving Hong Kong officials, underscoring the strategic framing of the new link.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said direct flights to Almaty will be relaunched in the first quarter of 2027, with Cathay Pacific operating the service. No exact start date, flight numbers or timetable have been disclosed.