Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Direct flights from Istanbul to Bukhara and Andijan are scheduled to launch in December this year, followed by flights to Termez from March 2027. These new routes will create additional opportunities to increase tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan not only from Türkiye, but also from Europe, the Middle East and other regions, thanks to the airline's extensive international route network.

This was announced on 11 November in Tashkent during a presentation organised by Pegasus Airlines. Representatives of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan attended the event.

The launch of the new routes marks one of the practical outcomes of the agreements reached during talks between Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, and the management of Pegasus Airlines as part of his working visit to Türkiye. During the meeting, the parties agreed to expand affordable air travel options, attract transit passengers to Uzbekistan via Istanbul, and promote the country's tourism potential in international markets by leveraging the airline's global route network.

Pegasus Airlines operates flights to more than 160 destinations in 58 countries. As announced during the presentation, the first flights on the Istanbul–Bukhara route are scheduled for 14 December 2026, Istanbul–Andijan flights for 18 December 2026, and Istanbul–Termez flights from 1 March 2027. Initially, flights to Bukhara and Termez will operate three times a week, while the Andijan route will be served twice a week.

The new routes will enable international tourists to begin their journeys directly from Uzbekistan's regions. Bukhara will become even more accessible for visitors wishing to explore the country's historical and cultural heritage, Andijan will offer convenient access to the tourism attractions of the Fergana Valley, while Termez will provide greater opportunities to discover the rich archaeological and historical heritage of the Surkhandarya region.

The cooperation framework also предусматривает joint marketing campaigns, familiarisation trips, B2B meetings with tour operators and, in the longer term, consideration of opportunities to launch flights to Karshi and Nukus.

The new air routes, together with joint promotional initiatives, will expand travel opportunities for international visitors, attract transit passengers, increase tourist flows to Uzbekistan's regions and strengthen the country's position in the global tourism market.