YEREVAN, MAY 25, ARMENPRESS. Astana-Yerevan first direct flight will operate on May 31, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia H.E. Timur Urazayev said at the meeting with the teaching staff of the Institutes of the National Academy of Sciences, reports Armenpress.

“When I came to Armenia a year ago, my friends, also the Minister of Transport, the Prime Minister told me it is necessary to have direct flights. Finally, we do it. Everyone can buy ticket and arrive in Astana in 3-4 hours, moreover, the tariffs are more affordable”, the Ambassador said, stating the Astana-Yerevan direct flights will be carried out twice a week.

In late March the Kazakh SCAT airline announced launching Astana-Yerevan direct flights.