Plans to launch direct air services on the Hong Kong – Almaty – Hong Kong route were announced today during a meeting between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, John Lee.

Cathay Pacific is expected to begin operating direct flights from the first quarter of 2027. The meeting was also attended by Lavinia Lau, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer of Cathay Pacific.

According to the airline’s plans, flights will be operated three times per week using wide-body Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The new route will become the only direct air connection between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan.

Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong. Based at Hong Kong International Airport, the airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 200 destinations worldwide.

The launch of the new service is expected to further strengthen trade, investment, and tourism ties between Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as expand the country’s international route network.