Published on
November 14, 2025
Greece & Kazakhstan affirm tourism cooperation as Air Astana routes re‑established, supporting airline growth & hospitality sector prospects. This new chapter in the collaboration between the two countries brings exciting opportunities for travelers, airlines, and the tourism industry. With the restoration of direct flights by Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, Air Astana, the connection between the two nations has been strengthened, paving the way for an increase in international visitors. This initiative is set to boost tourism to Greece, especially from Kazakhstan, a growing market with a burgeoning interest in Mediterranean destinations. As more tourists are expected to explore Greece’s rich cultural heritage, pristine beaches, and vibrant cities, the airline and hospitality sectors are poised to experience growth, offering new possibilities for both economies. The partnership reflects a broader trend of enhancing connectivity and fostering deeper bilateral ties, providing travelers with easier access to explore the beauty and history of Greece.
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**Air Astana Begins New Routes to Greece New International Destinations for Kazakh Travelers
Air Astana, one of the biggest players in the airline industry for Central Asia, has helped to close the gap between Greece and Kazakhstan. This airline has offered direct flights from Kazakhstan to Greece for the first time in 2022, and has changed the game for those who travel for work or pleasure. At first, Air Astana’s flights only went to the popular tourist site of Heraklion in Crete, Greece, which leads to a stunning beaches and has a rich cultural and historical background. This success has enabled Air Astana to broaden their options in flight frequency and connections to other Greek cities and Kazakhstan for the future.
The airline’s decision to continue expanding its routes to Greece creates long lasting impacts. For customers, this means direct access to Greece, allowing direct access to Greece for citizens of Kazakhstan. For short and long haul flights, the modern and comfortable aircraft of the airline will allow for a seamless travel experience. Eliminating the hassle of indirect flights will also decrease travel time, and make the destination even more appealing to tourists from Kazakhstan.
Customers traveling to Greece will also enjoy the seamless onward connections to additional destinations in Greece, and to major European cities. The simple access and travel connections to Greece will make the country even more desirable to the citizens of Kazakhstan, and create expected growth in tourist numbers from Kazakhstan in the coming years.
Air Astana’s Contribution to Airline Growth and Greece’s Tourism Landscape
Air Astana’s partnership with Greece looks to help the aviation business a lot. During the summer season, there will be more options on the market for passengers and business travelers, with direct flights for sale. This will help the airline market grow for both countries. For Greece, more people will be able to visit, and this will help Greece keep it’s position as one of the most visited countries in Europe. Greece gains a lot of travelers during the summer, and this airline partnership will help add more visitors from a new country.
The new partnership will help Greece diversify the marketing of their travelers. Greece has seen a lot of growth in travelers during the pass few years, especially since 2025 is expected to bring in tourists from all over the world. Greece is targeting Kazakhstan as a new country for travelers, which helps them step away from focused marketing only on Europe. This will help them reach more travelers from Central Asia.
The positive effects of Air Astana’s flights are already seen. In the first year, tourist traffic from Kazakhstan increased by more than 10%! Tourists from Kazakhstan are attracted by the history of Greece, the beautiful islands, and the warm Mediterranean climate. The combination of the direct flights with these factors has made Greece more attractive to Kazakhstani nationals.
The Benefits to the Hospitality Sector in Greece
Thanks to the restored direct flights, the hospitality industry in Greece will greatly benefit from the increase in Kazakhstani visitors. As the core of Greece’s tourist economy, the hotel industry will gain more than the hospitality sector as a whole, especially in tourist hot spots like Athens, Crete, and the Cyclades islands. Air Astana’s direct flights will increase the demand of hotel owners and tour operators, as well as many other players in the tourism value chain.
In 2025, Greece’s hotel industry is flourishing with high occupancies and skyrocketing accommodation demands. More international clients, especially tourists from Kazakhstan, expanding Greece’s peak tourist season and providing high hotel occupancy during the spring and fall months. Consequently, hotels and resorts will operate with less reliance on the peak summer months.
Tourism growth brings positive changes regarding infrastructure in Greece. More visitors from Kazakhstan will help hotel developers and other businesses in the tourism industry focus on boutique hotels and other service provisions to accommodate and cater to the needs and wants of these visitors.
Travel tips to make the journey to Greece easier for tourists from Kazakhstan
Both Kazakhstan and Greece are developing a tourism partnership. To make the trip to Greece more effortless, trip regulators from Kazakhstan should folded the tips to streamline the process and make the visitors experience easier, especially with the tourists personal documents. Of all the tourism developments made, direct flights to Greece with less waiting time are the most. After preparing with Greece’s and accommodation’s cultural, practical, and monetary differences, guests will have better experiences.
Visa and Entry Requirements: Citizens of Kazakhstan require a Schengen Visa to enter Greece. Greece is part of the Schengen Area. It is a good idea to prepare your Schengen visa before your expected travel date. Always check the latest visa requisites and your application processes with government sites. Visa requisites change often, be prepared.Weather and Packing: Greece has a Mediterranean climate which means that the country has hot summers and mild winters. If you’re planning to go to Greece during the summer months, be sure to pack light and loose fitting clothing with sun screen as the weather can be extreley hot. If you’re visiting Greece during the winter, be sure to pack in layers as the weather can change a lot.Currency: Greece has Euro (€), so travelers from Kazakhstan will need to change their currencies to Euros. It is best to have a little cash for small shops as they might be able to scan your card. There are plenty of services for exchanging money and they are at airports, hotels, and local exchange offices.Language: The Greek language is the official language of Greece. However, in continental Greece and tourist areas like big cities and resorts Au English is widely spoken. It is best to learn a little Greek because it will enrich your travel experience. It will also aid in your bonding with the locals.Transportation. Traveler’s on the move in Greece’s widely accessible public transport, ferries, buses, and trains. Taxis and rental cars are at your disposal. For island hopping, greek islands are seamlessly connected, and ferries are the go to means of transport.Cultural Etiquette. Greece one of the most hospitable nations. Greeks are eager to share their culture and welcome people warmly. But, the locals should be shielded from any unnecessary discomfort. Where sensible, consider the dress code, and local practices of eating in public.Cuisine. Noted for the zesty and fragrant Mediterranean cuisine, Greece draws tourists for it’s fresh seafood, salads, and olive oil dishes. Make a stop for local tavernas where you can enjoy mondo and babbala to complete the local experience.Air Astana Connects Kazakhstan to The World
The strong economic growth and expansion of Kazakhstan’s global brand helped Kazakhstan’s Air Astana care carrier to integrate to the world tourism channels and care carrier market. For the first national recognized international tourism destination Air Astana is helps to connect Kazakhstan to many international care destinations including Greece and many other European destinations. The airlines focus of expanding destinations and improving its services and helpments to connect global beems and intersect internationally.
Air Astana is forging global climate redes with its new and modern fleets. The new season of tours between Greece and Kazakhstan is Air Astana’s new initiative and its helps global tourism and western business to easily interact. For all international touriste Air Astana is a main point to adapt to increasing western business between region with difficult access.
Passengers and internal tourists services of Air Astana is a quality that exceeds citizen care expectation primarily to adapt to changing Greece tourism channels summer. The Greek tourism industry is defined with tours around Athens and Crete to the Greek isles.
The Future of Tourism Cooperation Between Greece and Kazakhstan
The outlook for tourism collaboration between Greece and Kazakhstan is optimistic. Both countries understand how increased air connections can help boost tourism as well as economic growth. With air travel between Kazakhstan and Greece increasing and more tourists coming to see both incredible holiday spots, there will be a considerable effect on the travel and hotel industries.
In the foreseeable future, Kazakhstan and Greece will continue to deepen their collaboration, focusing on the principles of sustainable tourism, travel culture, and economic ties on reciprocity. This will lead to more options for tourists and more experiences to enjoy in both countries, as well as better connections between the two.
Greece & Kazakhstan affirm tourism cooperation as Air Astana routes re‑established, boosting airline growth and hospitality sector prospects. This renewed partnership enhances connectivity, promising increased travel and economic opportunities for both nations.
Wrapping Up
Restored flights by Air Astana mark a new stage of partnership for Greece and Kazakhstan and aim to consolidate new cultural, economic, and tourism relationships. With direct flights, more and more Kazakhstan tourists will be visiting Greece, which will benefit the airline and the hotel businesses, and open them to new prosperity and investment possibilities. For tourists from Kazakhstan, the chance to visit Greece’s beautiful landscape, exciting culture, and wonderful history will be more accessible thanks to the new flights. For newcomers and returning guests looking to enjoy the Mediterranean, Greece is waiting with all its magic and will be unforgettable.
