Additional Almaty-Tashkent direct flight to be launched
20:41, 31 March 2026
Uzbekstan's Qanot Sharq Airlines has launched direct regular flights from Tashkent to Almaty, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The inaugural flight was welcomed at the Almaty International Airport with a traditional “water salute” and the first passengers were treated to sweets right at the gate.
Flights are operated three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, via Airbus A321neo aircraft, with a flight time of 1.5 hours.
“Launch of the direct flight will further promote business relations, tourism, and cultural ties, strengthening Kazakh-Uzbek cooperation,” the airport’s press service stated.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Uzbekistan Airways was launching Tashkent-Atyrau flights starting March 29.