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    Kazakhstan’s SCAT to launch direct flight to Latvia

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    Kazakhstan's SCAT to launch direct flight to Latvia

    ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 2. One of
    Kazakhstan’s largest airlines, SCAT Airlines, will launch a direct
    flight between Kazakhstan and Latvia in spring 2026, Trend reports via the
    Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.

    The announcement was made during a Kazakhstan-Latvia Business
    Forum held in Almaty, attended by around 50 representatives of the
    business communities of both countries.

    The new flight is set to open doors for passenger travel,
    tighten the bonds of business and culture, speed up project
    rollouts, and pave the way for fresh opportunities in tourism and

    During the forum, Kazakhstan was described as viewing Latvia as
    an important and reliable partner, while Latvia sees Kazakhstan as
    a strategic bridge between Asia and Europe. The event served as a
    platform to discuss new horizons of bilateral cooperation.

    Positive dynamics in Kazakhstan-Latvia transport cooperation
    were highlighted, including the role of Latvian ports in Riga,
    Ventspils, and Liepāja for transit exports from Kazakhstan, which
    form a key part of the logistics chain between Central Asia and

    Participants also emphasized the high potential for railway
    cooperation, noting growth in freight traffic, and expressed
    confidence that direct air connections will mark an important step
    in strengthening bilateral relations.

    SCAT Airlines (Special Cargo Air Transport) is a Kazakhstani
    airline that is headquartered in Shymkent. The airline offers both
    domestic and international passenger and cargo flights. The
    airline, which was established in 1997, has since expanded its
    network to encompass Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Its primary base
    is located at Shymkent International Airport. SCAT Airlines is
    dedicated to the safety, reliability, and comfort of its
    passengers, and it implements aircraft fleet renewal programs. It
    provides a variety of civil aviation services, such as aircraft
    maintenance, airport administration, and charter and cargo
    operations.

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