In 2023, more than 1 mn people used the services of Samarkand International Airport. These are record figures for the airport, marking a significant milestone in its history. Compared to 2022, the number of passengers increased by almost 50% - by 517,500, Sputnik reports.
Factors contributing to increase in passenger traffic
The growth in passenger traffic is attributed to the development of cooperation with existing airlines, as well as the attraction of new partners. In 2023, 9 new airlines, including five foreign airlines, started flights from Samarkand Airport.
Among the new airlines was Air Samarkand, which opened international flights from Samarkand to many destinations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Other international airlines that started operations include Russia’s low-cost Pobeda Airline, Turkish Airlines, Air Dubai, Azerbaijan Airways, and Wizz Air (Hungary).
Looking ahead
The management company operating Samarkand International Airport, Air Marakanda, has expressed its commitment to continue this positive trend. With the airport’s capacity set to increase from 350 to 1,000 passengers per hour, and the number of flights expected to rise from 40 to 120 per week, the future looks promising for Samarkand International Airport.
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