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Air Astana (IATA: KC, ICAO: KZR) is a KZ airline.

Air Astana is Kazakhstan's flag carrier and Central Asia's most internationally recognised airline. Founded in 2002 as a joint venture between Kazakhstan government and BAE Systems, Air Astana has grown to connect Central Asia's largest economy to Europe, Asia, Russia, and the Middle East. The airline is notable for its quality standards relative to regional peers and has won multiple Skytrax regional excellence awards.

Did you know? Air Astana is Central Asia's largest and most profitable airline and one of only a few airlines based in the former Soviet republics to consistently win Skytrax four and five-star ratings.

Air Astana — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Air Astana passengers

Main Hubs
Almaty (ALA), Nur-Sultan Astana (NQZ)
Founded
2002 — 24 years of service
Fleet Size
~35 aircraft
Boeing 767, Airbus A320, Boeing 737 MAX, Embraer E190
Destinations
60+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 20-23kg checked bag. Business: 32kg. Carry-on: 8kg. Nomad Club loyalty programme.
Check-in Tips
Air Astana online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Almaty International Airport is the primary hub — the new Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev International Airport also serves as a hub.

How to Track Air Astana Flights

Tracking a Air Astana flight on Departra is simple. Enter your KC flight number in the search box above — for example, KC100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.