News about Almaty International Airport

Plane returns to Almaty airport due to warning indicator Tengrinews.kz — An aircraft operating the Almaty–Kyzylorda flight returned to Almaty shortly after takeoff. The airline explained the reason

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Flight delays: Almaty Airport responds to reports of “martial law” Tengrinews.kz – On the night of 11–12 January, many passengers faced hours-long flight delays at Almaty Airport. The press service of Almaty

12 January 2026

Foreign tourist apologizes for comments about “mafia” in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – A video of a Moldovan tourist criticizing Kazakh law enforcement sparked heated discussion on social media. Police have clarified

21 October 2025

Plane damaged at Almaty Airport: Lufthansa reveals details Tengrinews.kz – Lufthansa commented on the incident involving a fuel truck at Almaty Airport.

16 October 2025

Lufthansa plane damaged at Almaty airport: what happened Tengrinews.kz – A Lufthansa aircraft clipped a fuel truck at Almaty Airport.

15 October 2025

“Security lines for women”: Astana airport clarifies viral claim Tengrinews.kz – A post on social media has sparked debate after suggesting that Astana International Airport introduced separate security screening

16 September 2025

Check-in procedures change for Air Astana passengers at Almaty Airport Tengrinews.kz – Air Astana passengers departing from Almaty will face new check-in procedures starting September 15, the airline’s press service

11 September 2025

“Explosive” joke lands foreign passenger in trouble at Almaty airport Tengrinews.kz – An 18-year-old foreign national was fined in Almaty International Airport after joking that he was carrying “an atomic bomb”

05 September 2025

Wheezing in the stall and blood on the floor: Eyewitness recounts incident at Almaty Airport Tengrinews.kz - Recently, social media pages and local press discussed reports that a passenger cut his own throat in one of the restrooms at

02 September 2025

Self-immolation at Almaty airport: police question victim’s wife Tengrinews.kz – Police have released new details about the self-immolation incident at Almaty International Airport, where a man set himself

26 August 2025

A package with a surprise: Foreigner detained at Almaty Airport Tengrinews.kz - A foreign national arriving on a flight from Phuket was detained at Almaty International Airport after being caught with an

20 August 2025

Almaty Airport issues notice to passengers Tengrinews.kz - One of the entrances to Almaty International Airport will be temporarily closed.

14 August 2025

New metro line and more: What’s planned for Almaty Airport Tengrinews.kz - Plans for the development of Almaty Airport through 2050 have been revealed.

26 June 2025

Almaty residents warned of construction work near airport terminal Tengrinews.kz - Major renovation work has begun near Almaty International Airport, making access to the terminal more difficult and reducing

22 May 2025

Hundreds of millions to be invested in airport: What Almaty residents are promised Tengrinews.kz - It has been revealed how much investment will be attracted for the development of the Almaty International Airport.

06 May 2025

Technical glitch at Almaty Airport causes flight delays Tengrinews.kz – A system malfunction at Almaty International Airport led to flight delays on the morning of May 5.

05 May 2025

Foreign fugitive was detained at Almaty airport Tengrinews.kz - A foreign national wanted on an international warrant was detained at Almaty Airport.

30 April 2025

Hostage taking at Almaty airport: police officers under investigation Tengrinews.kz - The Transport Police Department has assessed the actions of its officers who participated in the detention of the 67-year-old

13 March 2025

Promotion for foreigners to be held at Almaty International Airport Tengrinews.kz - On March 14, as part of the celebration of Korisu kuni (Meeting Day - ed.), Almaty will host a promotion for foreign guests

12 March 2025

Security algorithms to be revised after hostage taking at Almaty airport Tengrinews.kz - Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Sanzhar Adilov commented on the work of the security service at Almaty airport during the

12 March 2025

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