Kazakhstan: Almaty International Airport has reopened for commercial flights Jan. 13

Event

Almaty International Airport (ALA) has reopened for commercial flight services Jan. 13. Only domestic flights are permitted Jan. 13, with the airport offering multiple services to Nur-Sultan (NQZ). It is unclear when international flights will resume. Residual disruptions and passenger processing delays are likely as airport operations normalize.

Context

Authorities closed the airport on Jan. 5 after a number of protesters entered the facility. The airport was indefinitely closed from Jan. 8 while authorities reportedly repaired damage related to the unrest and security forces used the airport as an operating base.

Advice

Reconfirm flight status before travel and allow additional time for processing at ALA. Arrive at the airport early to prevent your seat being reallocated to a standby passenger.