Official: Construction of a New Airport in Astana to Begin in 2027

Astana — The construction of the capital’s new aviation hub is set to commence in June 2027. A world-class international company will be brought in to execute this strategic infrastructure project, Tiek.kz reports.

The timeline was officially announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin during a recent government session.

Previously, the Astana city administration (akimat) and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a cooperation agreement with the renowned Singaporean corporation Changi Airports International. Under these bilateral agreements, state agencies and foreign investors also reviewed plans for the continued development and modernization of the current capital airport.

Specific details of the upcoming megaproject are currently under discussion. At this time, the exact location of the new airport, the total cost of construction and installation, and the final commissioning timeline have not been disclosed.