Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines will launch direct flights from Istanbul to Bukhara and Andijan in December 2026, followed by services to Termez in March 2027, Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee said.
The first flights to Bukhara are scheduled for 14 December 2026, while services to Andijan are due to begin on 18 December. Flights to Termez are expected to start on 1 March 2027.
Initially, the airline plans to operate three flights a week to Bukhara and Termez, and two flights a week to Andijan.
The new routes were announced at a Pegasus Airlines presentation in Tashkent on 11 November, attended by representatives of Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee.
Agreements to expand air connectivity were reached during a working visit to Türkiye by Tourism Committee Chairman Abdulaziz Akkulov. Talks with the airline’s management covered increasing available air services, attracting transit passengers through Istanbul and promoting Uzbekistan’s tourism opportunities abroad.
Pegasus Airlines operates flights to more than 160 destinations in 58 countries. Its international network could help attract visitors not only from Türkiye but also from Europe, the Middle East and other regions.
The direct services will allow international travellers to begin their trips around Uzbekistan directly from regional destinations. Bukhara is aimed at visitors interested in historical and cultural heritage, Andijan at those exploring the attractions of the Ferghana Valley, and Termez at travellers interested in archaeological and historical sites in Surkhandarya Region.
The parties also agreed to consider joint marketing campaigns, familiarisation trips and business-to-business meetings with tour operators.
The possibility of launching Pegasus Airlines flights to Karshi and Nukus may also be considered in the future.
