On October 26, Kazakhstan Flying Lion Air officially launched a direct flight route between Yining and Astana. This is the second international route opened by Yining Air Port after the Yining - Almaty route. The new route is operated by Flying Lion Air Kazakhstan. It uses Airbus A320 aircraft and goes back and forth every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The route will provide more convenience for business, family and friends, and travel between the two places.

On October 26, Kazakhstan Flying Lion Air officially launched a direct flight route between Yining and Astana. This is the second international route opened by Yining Air Port after the Yining - Almaty route. The new route is operated by Flying Lion Air Kazakhstan. It uses Airbus A320 aircraft and goes back and forth every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The route will provide more convenience for business, family and friends, and travel between the two places.