Cathay Pacific says it will begin direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan, starting January 9, 2027. The airline describes Almaty as its first destination in Central Asia. Cathay says the service will operate three times per week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
Cathay’s announcement matches reporting that the route will be the only non-stop connection between the two cities. The schedule is expected to run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, subject to regulatory approval. One report also provides specific planned departure and arrival times, while another focuses on the route’s first-in-region nature and the frequency of flights.
Both outlets frame the new service as an expansion of Cathay’s network into Central Asia, using a consistent timetable and aircraft type. Neither report indicates a change in planned frequency beyond the stated three weekly flights, while both link the start date to January 9, pending approvals and operational arrangements.
