Almaty International Airport (ALA/UAAA) is the largest and busiest airport in Kazakhstan, serving the country's most populous city and former capital, Almaty. It functions as the primary hub for international and domestic air travel in Kazakhstan and across much of Central Asia. The airport underwent significant modernization and expansion efforts in the 2010s and 2020s, improving capacity and passenger facilities. It handles tens of millions of passengers annually and serves as a key transit point between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2021, TAV Airports, a Turkish airport operator, acquired a majority stake in the airport, bringing further investment and operational improvements to the facility.