FlyArystan will resume direct flights on the Aktau–Istanbul route from 22 October 2026, the airline's press service said. Starting 27 October, flights will operate on a regular schedule, twice a week — on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
On Tuesdays, flights will depart Aktau at 08:40 and arrive in Istanbul at 10:35; the return flight will leave at 11:40 and land in Aktau at 17:05. On Saturdays, flights will depart Aktau at 08:35 and arrive in Istanbul at 10:30; the return flight will leave at 11:15 and land in Aktau at 16:40. All times are local.
The resumption of Istanbul service is part of FlyArystan's ongoing expansion of its international network from Aktau. The airline had previously announced the resumption of direct flights to Yerevan, set to begin on 16 December 2026, operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays.
With both routes launching, FlyArystan's international route network from Aktau will expand to seven destinations. The carrier currently operates international flights from Aktau to Kutaisi, Baku, Dubai, Batumi and Urumqi.