Qatar launches first commercial charter flight to and from Kazakhstan

Qatar Tourism (QT) has partnered with Kazunion, one of Kazakhstan’s tour operators, to operate four commercial charter flights a week from two cities in Kazakhstan (Almaty and Astana) to Qatar via FlyArystan from January to March 2023.

QT has identified Kazakhstan as one of 15 target markets where tourists can relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy Qatar’s vibrant culture.

For travellers seeking to explore Doha’s arts, culture and retail offerings, Kazunion has created a travel package deal that includes commercial charter flights from Kazakhstan to Qatar.

“We are delighted to partner with Kazunion to launch Qatar’s first commercial charter flights to and from Kazakhstan. Our agreement will help sustain the growth of Qatar’s tourism sector by promoting the country as a family-friendly, cosmopolitan, and culturally rich destination for travellers from Kazakhstan,” commented Berthold Trenkel, chief operating officer of Qatar Tourism.

Qatar Tourism’s 2030 strategy aims to increase the number of visitors to Qatar by threefold, increase spending by three to four times, and grow the GDP contribution of the tourism sector to 12 per cent by 2030.

Founded in 2009, Kazunion currently has six offices in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

In Kazakhstan, the tour operator has four offices located in Astana, Almaty, Aktau and Aktobe. Kazunion also has a wide network of partners, with 5,000 agencies in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

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