- Additional Services from 26 October to Strengthen Tourism, Trade and People-to-People Relations
- Nearly 20,000 Pakistani Tourists Visited Uzbekistan in the First Nine Months of 2026
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan Airways, the national airline of Uzbekistan, will increase flight services between Tashkent and Islamabad from October 26, 2026, enhancing air connectivity and creating new opportunities for tourism, trade and bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
Under the revised schedule, flights on the Tashkent–Islamabad–Tashkent route will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, replacing the existing Tuesday and Saturday schedule.
The expanded service is expected to provide greater flexibility for tourists, business travellers and transit passengers while strengthening transport links between the two brotherly countries.
Enhanced Air Connectivity to Boost Tourism and Business
The additional flights are aimed at facilitating travel between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, supporting commercial exchanges and encouraging stronger cultural and economic engagement.
Improved connectivity is also expected to promote tourism from Pakistan to Uzbekistan, including pilgrimage-related travel and visits to the country’s historic and cultural attractions.
Historic Silk Road Cities to Attract More Pakistani Visitors
The revised flight schedule will make travel more convenient for Pakistani tourists wishing to explore Uzbekistan’s rich heritage, particularly the historic cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, renowned for their architectural landmarks and significance along the ancient Silk Road.
Greater connectivity through Tashkent is also expected to facilitate travel to other Central Asian destinations, further strengthening Uzbekistan’s position as a regional transport and tourism hub.
Pakistani Tourist Arrivals Highlight Growing Potential
More than 20,000 Pakistani tourists visited Uzbekistan in 2025. During the first nine months of 2026, the number had already approached 20,000, demonstrating growing interest in the country’s cultural heritage and tourism opportunities.
These figures highlight significant potential for further expanding tourism exchanges and strengthening people-to-people relations between the two countries.
Weekly Flights Between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to Increase to Nine
Currently, eight scheduled flights operate between Uzbekistan and Pakistan each week. These include four services on the Tashkent–Lahore route, two on the Tashkent–Islamabad route, and additional services connecting Tashkent with Karachi.
With the introduction of the additional Islamabad service, the total number of scheduled weekly flights between the two countries will rise to nine.
Stronger Connectivity to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
The expansion of Uzbekistan Airways’ services represents a positive step towards strengthening Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations by improving travel opportunities and supporting tourism, trade, investment and cultural exchanges.
The increased flight frequency is expected to contribute to closer economic and humanitarian ties while bringing the peoples of the two countries into greater contact.
BY: The Times Union
