Wizz Air launches direct flights between Budapest and Astana

Hungary's Wizz Air has launched its direct flight service between Budapest and Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, the republic's press-service of the ministry for Investments and Development said.

The airline will operate the flights twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays by AIRBUS - А320, and the frequency could be increased depending on demand for the service.

The flight takes less than 5 hours. The ticket cost in one direction will range from 49 euro to 130 euro.