Kazakhstan’s international air route network has expanded to 22 destinations in 11M24, marking a milestone in the country’s transport sector. During a government meeting, Vice Minister of Transport Maksat Kaliakparov highlighted key achievements in aviation, road, rail, and public transport, as well as ambitious plans for further growth.
In the aviation sector, the addition of new aircraft increased airlines’ carrying capacity by 7%, while new airport terminals in Almaty and Kyzylorda became operational. Construction of the Shymkent terminal is nearing completion. For 2025, the Ministry plans to add 18 more aircraft and launch new routes to Shanghai, Rome, Morocco, Budapest, Riga, Vienna, and Munich. Reconstruction of runways at Pavlodar and Aktau airports is also planned, alongside efforts to double air cargo handling capacity to 300,000 tons per year.
Road infrastructure saw considerable progress, with 12,000 kilometers of roads undergoing construction or renovation. Four major road corridors were completed, including Karaganda-Almaty (879 km), Taldykorgan-Ust-Kamenogorsk (768 km), Aktobe-Kandyagash (96 km), and Atyrau-Astrakhan (212 km). These upgraded routes now feature modern asphalt surfaces, enhancing connectivity and safety.
In rail transport, 1,401 kilometers of tracks were repaired, and the fleet was expanded with 185 locomotives, 1,500 freight cars, and 143 passenger cars. Public transport improvements included the renewal of 600 buses, reducing wear and tear from 40% to 30%.
Logistics and trade also experienced growth, with the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) witnessing a 63% rise in cargo transportation, reaching 4.1 million tons. Container transportation increased by 2.6 times, and Chinese transit volumes surged by 26 times. These advancements contributed to a 13% increase in transport services revenue, amounting to KZT 7.7 trillion ($14.7bn).
Kazakhstan achieved record growth in cargo and passenger transportation. A total of 977.3mn tons of cargo were transported, a 9.2% increase compared to 2023, while 1.5bn passengers were carried, also reflecting a 9.2% rise. Significant improvements were recorded across all regions, particularly in road, air, and rail transportation.
Looking ahead, the Ministry plans to modernize 36 automobile checkpoints by 2029, beginning with six in 2025. Key road reconstruction projects, including Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan, Kalbatau-Maikapshagay, and Karaganda-Zhezkazgan, will continue, with transitions to four-lane traffic. Efforts to further develop air hubs and enhance the country's transport infrastructure aim to position Kazakhstan as a leading logistics and transit hub in the region.
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