Tengrinews.kz — A new direct flight from Almaty to Busan, South Korea, will be launched on May 1.
According to the Almaty mayor’s office, the flights will be operated by foreign airline EasternJet twice a week.
City officials expect the new route to connect South Korea’s largest port city with Almaty, strengthen tourism and business ties between the two countries, and make travel more convenient and accessible.
Notably, in 2025, more than 23,000 tourists from South Korea visited Almaty, which is 15.3 percent more than a year earlier.
Busan
The city is known for its beaches, especially Haeundae and Gwangalli, as well as its developed waterfront and modern infrastructure. Popular attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village and the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, located by the sea.
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The city is also famous for its cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh seafood, including dishes made from raw fish (hoe) and fish cakes (eomuk).
