Baku: Azerbaijan's national air carrier AZAL is expanding its route network and will launch regular flights from Baku to Shymkent starting in June, AZAL told APA-Economics. The first flight to this city located in the south of Kazakhstan will take place on June 28.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, flights on the Baku-Shymkent-Baku route will be operated three times a week. Departures from Baku to Shymkent are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, while the return flights will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

Shymkent is known for attracting tourists with its unique architectural monuments, ancient mausoleums, and beautiful parks. Travelers can book air tickets on the official website www.azal.az, through the airline's mobile application, as well as from AZAL's ticket offices and accredited agencies.