Uzbekistan News
Samarkand International Airport Welcomes Millionth Passenger as Traffic Doubles In a Year
Air Marakanda, the management company operating Samarkand International Airport, today announced a doubling of passenger traffic for the year, compared with 495,000 passengers in 2022, and welcomed its one millionth passenger. The milestone not only represents the booming tourism appeal of Uzbekistan’s second city, but also highlights the successful growth strategy being pursued by the company.
Uzbekistan Airways orders 12 A320neo Family aircraft
Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft (eight A320neo and four A321neo).
WIZZ YOUR WAY ALONG THE SILK ROAD WITH WIZZ AIR
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has launched an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to the ancient city of Samarkand, one of the most important sites on the Silk Road.
Flydubai becomes first UAE carrier to operate Dubai-Namangan route
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the launch of twice-weekly flights to Namangan in Uzbekistan starting September 24. It will therefore become the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai to the Uzbekistan’s third-largest city of Namangan.
Tashkent added to Qatar Airways route network
The first flight from Doha to Tashkent will take off on January 17th, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring 12 seats in business and 120 seats in economy class.
Air Astana to up services to Uzbek capital Tashkent
Air Astana will be increasing the frequency of services from both Almaty and Astana to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan with effect from April 1st.
Turkish Airlines launches new flight to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand has been added to the flight network of Turkish Airlines and becomes the 302nd destination offered by the carrier.