SCAT's Antonov AN-24 from Almaty, Kazakhstan, was also the first scheduled flight since 1991 when the airport suffered a decline in passenger numbers.

There are plans to starts flights to Bishkek, Jalal-Abad, Osh in Kyrgyzstan as well as Omsk and Novosibirsk in Russia.

[7][8] On December 11, 2024, President Sadyr Japarov attended the opening of the newly reconstructed Karakol International Airport in Issyk-Kul region.

[9] The airport, capable of servicing 250 passengers per hour, is expected to enhance regional connectivity, tourism, and Kyrgyzstan’s international profile.

Future plans include extending the runway to 3,500 meters, allowing for larger aircraft and expanding the airport’s international flight capabilities.