According to FlyArystan, the fire was quickly extinguished by the airline's flight attendants.
"There were 182 passengers on board. The aircraft returned to the departure point, and the landing was carried out normally. Additional information about the situation will be provided after all circumstances are clarified," the statement said.
The flight has been rescheduled for 17:10 Astana time.
The company also noted that all passengers are entitled to free rebooking or a refund.
Earlier, it was reported that a utility accident at Almaty airport was captured on video.