Tashkent Airport welcomes first scheduled Oman Air flight from Muscat

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent International Airport welcomed the first scheduled flight of the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman — Oman Air, which opened direct air service between Muscat and the capital of Uzbekistan.

The expansion of the route network creates additional opportunities for the development of tourism, business contacts, and transit traffic between Central Asia, the Gulf countries, and other regions of the world.

The first flight on the Muscat–Tashkent route landed at 04:01 Tashkent time. Following established aviation tradition, the aircraft was greeted with a water arch, and flowers were presented to the crew. A solemn opening ceremony for the new international route took place in the airport terminal, attended by representatives of Uzbekistan Airports, Tashkent International Airport, Oman Air, the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Uzbekistan, and the inaugural passengers.

According to the schedule, the airline will operate three direct flights per week — on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — utilizing Boeing 737 aircraft.

A representative from Oman Air noted that the launch of these flights reflects the high potential of the Uzbek aviation market and the increasing importance of Tashkent as one of the key aviation hubs in Central Asia.

"We are delighted to begin operating direct flights to Tashkent and to become a part of Uzbekistan's rapidly developing aviation market. The new route will contribute to the development of tourism and business ties between Oman and Uzbekistan, as well as provide passengers with convenient access to Oman Air's international route network through Muscat," the airline representative emphasized.

Timur Khalilov, Head of the Commercial Department at Uzbekistan Airports, noted that expanding the international route network enhances the country's transport accessibility and strengthens its position as a regional aviation hub.

"Every new international route is an investment in developing the country's transport accessibility. Direct flights between Tashkent and Muscat open up new opportunities for tourism and business exchange, strengthen economic ties between Uzbekistan and the Sultanate of Oman, and integrate our country into the global route network thanks to Oman Air's extensive transit capabilities," he remarked.

New Route Expands Regional Transport Capabilities

The opening of direct air connectivity between Tashkent and Muscat is part of a broader trend toward the active expansion of Uzbekistan's international route network.

In recent years, the republic has consistently increased the number of direct flights with countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, contributing to the growth of tourist flows, the development of foreign trade, and the attraction of foreign investment.

The launch of Oman Air flights also expands transit options for passengers. Thanks to the airline's well-developed network through Muscat International Airport, travelers from Uzbekistan gain convenient access to dozens of destinations across the Gulf countries, South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Experts point out that the increasing number of international air carriers in the Uzbek market fosters competition, improves passenger service quality, and reinforces Tashkent's role as one of the key aviation centers in Central Asia.

Oman Air serves as the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is based at Muscat International Airport, and is a member of the global oneworld aviation alliance, providing passengers with extensive opportunities for international connections and worldwide travel.