Special Meals

Air Astana has curated a selection of special meals to accommodate your specific dietary requirements, whether it's a vegan or vegetarian preference, or a special meal for religious or medical reasons.

Food Allergies

As we cannot guarantee that any of our flights are allergen-free, we cannot assume responsibility for any allergic reactions passengers may experience. Passengers with food allergies can opt for a special meal from the following selection and choose one at the time of booking.

Please note that we cannot guarantee our meals are nut-free. We serve nuts on all our flights, either as a meal ingredient or as an accompaniment to drinks. Other passengers may also bring food on board that contains nuts, and traces of nut residue could be present on other surfaces of the aircraft as well as through the air conditioning system. If you have a nut allergy, we recommend discussing your travel plans with your doctor before you fly. You should also inform the cabin crew of your allergies prior to food service. Our cabin crew is trained in first aid, however, if you have a serious allergy, we also recommend you travel with a relative who can assist you.

How to Book a Special Meal

If you have a specific diet, you can choose from our range of special meals instead of from our onboard menu. Simply book a special meal up to 24 hours ahead of your flight through Manage My Booking.

Please note that our special meals aren’t available in both classes on flights lasting less than three hours.

Religious Meals

Code	Meal	Description
AVML	Asian/Indian Vegetarian Meal	This meal is available for vegetarian passengers. It is usually aromatic and spicy, and incorporates flavours from the Indian sub-continent. It can contain all types of vegetables, fresh fruit, dried fruits, legumes, dairy products, tofu, cereal, grains and vegetarian gelatin. It does not contain any type of meat or by-products, fish, shellfish, eggs or animal gelatin.
HNML	Non-Vegetarian Hindu Meal	This meal is available for passengers who follow Hindu customs. Meals are non-vegetarian and prepared in Indian culinary style. It can contain lamb, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, dairy products and cereals. It does not contain veal, beef or by-products, or raw or smoked fish.
VJML	Vegetarian Jain Meal	This meal is available for members of the Jain community who are pure vegetarians. It is prepared with a selection of Indian condiments. It can contain fresh fruit, vegetables that grow above ground, tofu, pulses, cereals and rice. It does not contain animal products and by-products, seafood, eggs, dairy products, and root vegetables such as onions, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, potatoes, carrots, radishes and turmeric.
KSML	Kosher Meal	For passengers who follow Jewish customs. Kosher meals are prepared to comply with Jewish dietary requirements. Passover meals cannot be guaranteed.
MOML	Muslim Meal	No use of pork or game and no alcohol. All meat and poultry products used are certified as slaughtered according to halal guidelines. Meals served on Air Astana flights are prepared according to Islamic methods for flights originating from the following cities: Almaty, Antalya, Astana, Bodrum, Bangkok, Colombo, Delhi, Frankfurt, London, Phuket, Istanbul, Jeddah, and Malé. As the food providers in these cities are halal-certified caterers, there is no need to pre-order a special Muslim Meal for flights departing from these locations.

Medical and Dietary Meals

Code	Meal	Description
BLML	Bland Meal	This meal is available for passengers who suffer from gastric discomfort. It contains low-fat foods, is non-spicy and is easily digestible. It can contain lean meat, fish, cooked vegetables, fruits, eggs and egg products, white bread, white rice and low-fat dairy products. It does not contain raw vegetables such as onions, cabbage and cauliflower, spices (such as black pepper or chili), fried foods, whole grains, or highly seasoned foods.
DBML	Diabetic Meal	This is a low-sugar meal for passengers with diabetes, or those requiring a low-sugar diet. It can contain lean meat, fish, wholegrain breads and cereals (brown rice, whole meal pasta, quinoa, and barley), starchy vegetables, legumes, fresh fruit, low-fat dairy products, plant-based oils, and diabetic-friendly products such as sugar-free jam. It does not contain white bread, white pasta, candies, fried foods, full-fat sweetened dairy products, cream-based sauces, and fruits in syrup.
GRML	Gluten Restricted Meal	This meal is available for passengers who require a gluten-free meal. This meal does not contain ingredients or food items with gluten. It can contain meat, fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, legumes, corn, rice, potatoes, quinoa, buckwheat, tapioca, and gluten-free breads and cakes. It does not contain cereals containing gluten (including oats), products derived from cereals containing gluten (flour, starch, semolina), soups or sauces containing gluten (including soya sauce), and bakery or confectionary items containing gluten.

Vegetarian Meals

Code	Meal	Description
VGML	Vegan Meal	This meal is available for passengers requiring a Western-style vegan vegetarian meal. It can contain all types of vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, cereals, soy products, nuts, seeds and vegan-suitable animal alternatives. It does not contain any animal product or by-product such as meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, animal rennet, animal gelatin, animal fat and honey.

Children’s Meals

Code	Meal	Description
CHML	Child Meal	This meal is available for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years. It can contain chicken, fish, meat, pasta, rice, milk and dairy products, eggs, vegetables, fruit and fruit juices, crackers, chocolate, and crisps. It does not contain highly seasoned food, rich sauces, whole grapes, and hard candies.