Stop-overs in Kazakhstan for £17 are being reinstated by Air Astana following a gap caused by the pandemic.
Passengers connecting for a minimum of 10 hours for onward destinations from Almaty or Astana can reserve one night’s accommodation and breakfast at selected hotels.
This allows travellers to either explore independently or pay £30 for a guided tour of either city.
A round-trip transfer to the airport is also included in the cost.
Passengers book the arrangements online a minimum of four days prior to arrival and submit their ticket reservation number and hotel selection.
Upon completion of the booking process, a confirmation voucher will be sent to their e-mail address.
Air Astana senior regional manager Richard Ledger said: “We know that long-haul travel can be tiring, and that time spent inside an airport for extended periods of time can add a certain level of stress for passengers who seek fresh air and many would prefer to briefly experience new destinations.
“This revived programme is ideal for such passengers, who would prefer to stretch their legs, explore beyond the airport and importantly, take time to sleep in a comfortable bed rather than an airport lounge.
“Pre-pandemic, it was an incredible popular scheme and more than 23,000 customers from across the network used the programme in 2019.”