Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahror Burkhanov dismissed the reports as unfounded and fake, emphasizing that the current visa-free regime between Uzbekist...
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Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended online tourist visas for Uzbek and Tajik citizens during the 2025 Hajj season, requiring travelers to apply thr...
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and PGI Management President Joan Viladomat have explored plans to elevate Kazakhstan's ski tourism by modernizing the
Uzbekistan becomes the 26th country to adopt the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT), a UN Tourism framework that safeguards trav...
Uzbekistan and Wizz Air are exploring expanded flight connections to Europe and beyond, with discussions focusing on new routes, increased transit opt...
With a flight time of eight hours, Madrid will become the longest European destination for Uzbekistan Airways.
Uzbekistan saw an increase in tourist arrivals, with 8.2mn foreign visitors in 2024, up from 6.6mn in 2023, driven by government efforts to improve to...
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s startup airline, surpasses 500,000 passengers in its first full year of operations and plans to expand its fleet and launch
Kazakhstan has launched the construction of three new airports in resort areas to boost domestic tourism and air transportation, while modernizing its...
Samarkand International Airport set a new record for passenger growth, marking the third consecutive year of such growth and confirming the effectiven...
The aircraft, leased from Icelandair, landed at Tashkent International Airport ahead of its inaugural flight, scheduled for December 6.
Uzbekistan is advancing airport privatization and modernization, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, management efficiency, and increasing passenger...
Uzbekistan's largest cargo airline, My Freighter, is poised to enhance its global footprint by pursuing Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) in Hungary an...
The direct flight will operate every Monday, utilizing a Boeing 787 widebody aircraft, offering 24 business-class seats and 222 economy-class seats.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan's airports have joined ACI Europe, boosting their global aviation integration and gaining access to valuable industry resour...
Air Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s privately-run airline, temporarily reduced its Samarkand-Tashkent flights due to an aircraft shortage, as it focuses on pr...
Samarkand International Airport, Uzbekistan's second-largest airport, experienced a 41% increase in passenger traffic, serving over 1.13mn travelers f...
Uzbekistan’s Air Samarkand has expanded its flight offerings by introducing a new direct service from Tashkent to Phú Quốc, Vietnam's largest island,
The certificate was officially handed over on October 16, confirming the airline's compliance with the standards set by the Civil Aviation Administrat...
With a budget of $293.5 mn, the project will cover 157 makhallas (local communities) in 21 districts across the Samarkand, Kashkadarya, and Surkhandar...
This initiative follows a recent meeting of the Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan in Luxembourg, where both parties welcom...
From January to September, Uzbekistan’s international airports served a total of 82,637 flights, including 24,914 domestic and 57,723 international fl...
International travel saw over 975,000 passengers, with routes to Moscow, Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Abu Dhabi, and Jeddah accounting for 780,000, or 76...
Qanot Sharq plans to utilize the 312-seat airliner to enhance its international route network, with upcoming flights to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and new
Air Samarkand, Qanot Sharq, and My Freighter (operating under the Centrum Air brand) are among the new airlines set to begin flights to South Korea.
Air Samarkand has initiated flights from Tashkent to Al Ain International Airport (AAN) in the United Arab Emirates, marking its entry into the UAE ma...
Starting October 8, Silk Avia will launch flights from Fergana (FEG) to Samarkand (SKD) in 1 hour and 40 minutes, from Kokand (OQN) to Bukhara (BHK) i...
This acquisition is part of Uzbekistan Airways' strategy to broaden its route network across Southeast Asia and Europe, enhancing connectivity for tra...
Air France is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights to Uzbekistan after discussions between Chairman Umid Shadiev of the Tourism Commi...
Currently, Centrum Air's scheduled routes cover key destinations such as Dubai, Urgench, St. Petersburg, Jeddah, Samarkand, Tbilisi, and Batumi.
Kazakhstan's aviation industry has imported 13 aircraft over the past six months, including six from France, four from Ireland, two from the United St...
Uzbekistan's Air Samarkand is expanding its capacity with a third Airbus A321 as it grows its fleet to meet rising demand since launching earlier this...
With this addition, Centrum Air joins Uzbekistan Airways and Qanot Sharq as one of only three airlines in Uzbekistan operating new mainline aircraft. ...
The historic Ichan-Kala State Museum Reserve in Khiva came alive with vibrant colors and festive energy as it hosted the Traditional Melon Festival fr...
Approximately 9,000 British tourists traveled to Uzbekistan from January to June this year, with 7,370 visiting primarily for leisure and recreation. ...
Before the introduction of this visa-free regime, citizens of Uzbekistan could obtain a 15-day tourist visa on arrival at Thai airports for a fee of $...
Kyrgyzstan led with 1mn citizens visiting Uzbekistan, followed closely by Tajikistan with another 1mn visitors, and Kazakhstan contributing 668,400 to...
A total of 10,600 visitors from the United States chose Uzbekistan as their destination during this period.
From January to June, the airports served over 6.4mn passengers, with more than 1.3mn on domestic flights and 5.1mn on international flights.
Chinese and Kazakh nationals can now stay in each other's countries for up to 30 days per visit and up to 90 days within 180 days, making travel easie...
During the first five months of 2024, Uzbek tourists primarily visited the Kyrgyz Republic, followed by Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
This funding includes a $25mn concessional loan and a $31mn grant from the Asian Development Fund (ADF), which assists ADB's poorest and most vulnerab...
Over half of Kyrgyzstan’s population uses Telegram monthly, and in just the past four months, Telegram's popularity has surged by 30%.
A six-day excursion to Uzbekistan can be secured for approximately INR 47,000 ($504), providing travelers with a blend of historical intrigue and cult...
Formerly facing challenges of depopulation and economic stagnation, the district has undergone a revitalization propelled by sustainable development i...
The EBRD extended a $150mn long-term loan, complemented by a $222mn senior long-term A/B loan from the IFC, with additional funding from the Eurasian
Uzbekistan secured the 78th position, Tajikistan followed at 99th, and Kyrgyzstan trailed slightly further behind at 102nd.
The airline's revenue stream saw an uptick, with the cost of services surging by 11.5% to reach a total of UZS 3.1 trillion ($244mn).