FlyArystan is offering discounts of up to 20% for passengers who book early. Kazakhstan's low-cost airline has launched its new Erte campaign, with savings available on eight domestic and international routes through the FlyArystan mobile app. The earlier passengers book, the larger the discount they can receive, reports DKNews.kz.
The promotion runs from October 22, 2026, to March 31, 2027, covering eligible flights between November 23, 2026, and April 28, 2027. However, certain holiday travel periods are excluded, and the discount applies only to the base fare.
How to get the maximum 20% discount
The campaign's name, Erte, means "early" in Kazakh, reflecting the airline's approach to rewarding passengers who plan their journeys in advance.
FlyArystan has introduced three discount levels, each linked to how far ahead a passenger books:
- 20% off — ERTE90: book more than 90 days before departure.
- 15% off — ERTE60: book more than 60 days before departure.
- 10% off — ERTE30: book more than 30 days before departure.
For example, passengers planning a February trip can qualify for the maximum 20% discount if they book more than 90 days before their departure date.
The important detail is that the discount depends on the number of days between booking and departure, not simply on when the ticket is purchased during the promotional period.
Which FlyArystan routes are included?
The Erte campaign covers eight routes, with discounts available for travel in both directions.
- Almaty – Astana
- Almaty – Karaganda
- Almaty – Turkistan
- Almaty – Oskemen
- Astana – Oskemen
- Astana – Kostanay
- Atyrau – Aktau
- Almaty – Samarkand
Seven of the routes connect destinations within Kazakhstan, while Almaty – Samarkand provides an international travel option between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Because the offer applies in both directions, passengers can use the relevant promotional code for eligible flights originating from either city on a listed route.
When can passengers book and travel?
FlyArystan has established separate booking and travel windows for the promotion.
Ticket sales: October 22, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
Eligible travel dates: November 23, 2026, through April 28, 2027.
Passengers must also meet the advance-booking requirement associated with their chosen promotional code.
This means that purchasing a ticket within the campaign's sales period does not automatically guarantee a discount. The departure date must fall within the eligible travel window, and the booking must be made sufficiently far in advance.
Two holiday periods are excluded
Travellers should pay particular attention to the blackout dates, when promotional discounts cannot be used.
The Erte campaign does not apply to flights departing during the following periods:
- December 24, 2026 – January 10, 2027
- March 18 – April 4, 2027
These exclusions cover the year-end holiday season and part of the spring travel period.
Passengers planning journeys around these dates should check their departure dates carefully before relying on a promotional fare.
How to apply an Erte promo code
The discounts are available exclusively through the FlyArystan mobile application.
To use the offer, passengers need to open the app, select an eligible destination and enter the appropriate promotional code on the home screen.
The three codes correspond to the advance-booking periods: ERTE90 for 20%, ERTE60 for 15% and ERTE30 for 10%.
FlyArystan specifies that these codes cannot be combined with other discounts.
Bookings made through other channels are not eligible for the Erte promotional codes under the announced conditions.
Does the discount apply to the entire ticket price?
No. One of the most important conditions is that the promotional discount applies only to the base fare.
Airport charges, service fees and other applicable fees must still be paid in full.
For example, if the base fare is 20,000 теңге, a 20% discount would reduce that component by 4,000 теңге. Any additional fees would remain unchanged.
As a result, the percentage reduction in the final amount paid may be lower than the advertised discount on the base fare.
Passengers should therefore compare the total price displayed during booking, rather than calculating their savings from the promotional percentage alone.
What the Erte campaign means for travellers
The new promotion is designed for passengers who can plan their journeys well in advance, rather than those booking at short notice.
It may be particularly useful for travellers arranging family visits, business trips or holidays on routes with predictable travel dates.
The tiered structure gives passengers a clear incentive to book earlier, although the maximum saving depends on the fare, applicable fees and whether the selected flight meets all campaign conditions.
For passengers considering travel in the coming months, the key is to check the route, departure date and advance-booking period before entering the promotional code.
With discounts of 10%, 15% and 20% available on eligible base fares, FlyArystan's Erte campaign offers another way for travellers to reduce the cost of flights across Kazakhstan and to Samarkand.
