Hi all,t
Don't know so much about Air Astana, but I can speak a little about Almaty (ALA)
I spend a least a week each month in this city. Great town, don't be wrong, it's not a remote area. Almaty expanding very fast, people are really more friendly than up north (perhaps due to asia influence)
Cost of life going up, not so far than western cities, you can find what you want in town and if you want more...go to the fabulous moutains (half hour from downtown and enjoy the scenario, so great.
The winter should be hard, ok, but a lot of sunny days after snow shover!
One tip... check you weather, alternate and minima before, especially at night.
Happy landing and welcome in real central asia.
Befor