Kazakhstan and Israel consider launching direct flights. This was reported by the press service of Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports. The department notes that this will contribute to the development of tourism and transit potential of the country, as well as cultural interaction and trade and economic cooperation. Currently, Israeli citizens enjoy a visa-free entry to Kazakhstan. It should be noted that to date, 11 airports of the country operate under the open skies regime and conduct international flights to 28 countries on 102 routes.