The passenger traffic at Kazakhstan’s airports is double that of Uzbekistan’s, but its growth rate is lower

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From January to October 2025, airports in Kazakhstan served a total of 26.6 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Central Asian country’s Civil Aviation Committee.

Local airlines carried 13.1 million of these passengers, representing a year-on-year rise of 6.1%.

In comparison, the combined passenger traffic at Uzbekistan’s airports for the ten months period reached 12.68 million people, with growth remaining in double digits at 14% year-on-year.

During the same period, cargo handled at Kazakh airports amounted to 140,000 tons, including 23,800 tons transported by local airlines—a 6.3% year-on-year increase.

In Uzbekistan, 78,450 tons of cargo and mail were handled over the ten-month period, marking a 12% increase over the previous year.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: Georgia’s airports surpass annual record in just 11 months with 14% passenger growth.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: Aktobe airport in Kazakhstan reaches major milestone, serving 1 million passengers.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: Kazakhstan’s air cargo saw a 4.1% decline in November.