Alamaty Airport - new baggage system
This development has positioned the airport as one of Central Asia’s largest hubs, doubling its capacity and enhancing its role as a key gateway between East and West.
About this Project
- Customer: TAV Airports
- Airport: Alamaty International Airport
- Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Completed: 2025
Background
As part of the expansion of Kazakhstan's busiest airport, Alstef Group delivered a new baggage handling system (BHS) for Almaty International Airport. The project formed a key component of the airport's modernisation programme, supporting increased passenger volumes while improving baggage processing efficiency, reliability, and passenger experience.
Located in Kazakhstan's largest city and principal aviation hub, Almaty International Airport serves as a major gateway connecting Central Asia with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets. The new terminal development required a baggage handling solution capable of supporting future growth while maintaining high operational performance.
Key Features
- 50 Check-In desks
- 2,250 Bags Per Hour outbound capacity
- 3,900 Bags Per Hour inbound capacity
- Four reclaim carousels
- Future-ready infrastructure
Project Overview
As part of the development of Almaty International Airport's new international terminal, Alstef Group delivered a complete baggage handling system designed to support significant passenger growth and enhance operational efficiency.
The new terminal spans more than 50,000 square metres and is designed to handle seven million passengers annually, increasing the airport's overall capacity to 14 million passengers per year. Dedicated exclusively to international operations, the terminal represents a major milestone in the airport's long-term development strategy.
Alstef Group's baggage handling solution plays a critical role in supporting the new facility, providing the capacity, reliability, and flexibility required to manage growing passenger volumes while maintaining a seamless travel experience.
The Solution
Alstef Group designed and delivered a modern baggage handling system tailored to the operational requirements of the airport's new international terminal.
The solution includes 50 check-in positions, four reclaim carousels, and high-capacity inbound and outbound baggage systems designed to efficiently process passenger baggage throughout the terminal.
The outbound baggage handling system delivers a throughput of 2,250 bags per hour, while the inbound system is capable of processing 3,900 bags per hour, ensuring the airport can efficiently manage both current demand and future growth.
