TAV Airports signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Government of Kazakhstan for Almaty Airport
TAV Airports signed a memorandum of cooperation for the development of Almaty Airport during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Astana, held upon the invitation of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
TAV Airports, a member of Groupe ADP, and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation covering the development of Almaty Airport. The momerandum was signed by TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev during a ceremony held in the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan said: “Almaty continues to grow both in passenger traffic and cargo as one of the key stops on the modern Silk Road extending from Asia to Europe and Africa, and on the Middle Corridor, which is also of great importance for our country. We are continuing a comprehensive investment program at Almaty Airport to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. Today, with our portfolio of 15 airports in eight countries, we are proud to represent Türkiye’s expertise and know-how in airport operations in every geography where we operate. In this context, we are also pleased to contribute to the bilateral relations with Kazakhstan, with which we share strong historical and cultural ties.”
TAV Airports started operating Almaty Airport in 2021. The company completed its first investment program worth 257 million euros, covering the new international and VIP terminals, in 2024.
The second phase investment program, covering the 2025-2027 period and totaling 315 million euros, is currently ongoing. The total value of TAV Airports’ completed and ongoing investments at Almaty Airport has reached 572 million euros.
When TAV Airports took over the airport, it served 6 million passengers. In 2025, the airport served 11.9 million passengers. In the same year, Almaty was included among the “World’s Top 100 Airports” in the Skytrax awards, which are based on passenger evaluations.
As of the end of 2025, 42 airlines operate flights from Almaty Airport, the hub of Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana, to 86 destinations in 30 countries. Air Astana operates flights to Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum, while Turkish Airlines operates approximately 50 weekly flights to Almaty, including cargo services. Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights between Almaty and Istanbul and Antalya. Air Astana’s low-cost carrier FlyArystan also recently launched direct flights between Almaty and Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport.
About TAV Airports
TAV Airports provides integrated services in all areas of airport operations, with a global footprint at more than 100 airports in more than 30 countries. In 2025, TAV Airports welcomed 113 million passengers across its portfolio. A member of Groupe ADP, TAV Airports is part of the leading airport management platform globally. Through its subsidiaries, TAV is active in airport service businesses, including duty-free, food and beverage, ground handling, IT, private security, and commercial area management. The company is quoted on Istanbul Stock Exchange.
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