ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 15. In the context
of the Civil Aviation Cooperation Working Group Conference under
the Central Asia – China (C5+1) initiative, officials from the
aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan held
negotiations, Trend
reports via the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
During the talks, the two sides reached an agreement to increase
the number of regular flights between Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan.
“This step is aimed at improving transport accessibility,
strengthening business and cultural ties, and enhancing the tourism
appeal of both countries,” the statement said.
According to the agreements reached, designated carriers of the
two countries are now permitted to operate up to 42 flights per
week on each of the Almaty – Tashkent and Astana – Tashkent routes.
For other routes, up to 14 flights per week are allowed.
Additionally, both sides agreed to increase the number of
designated destinations for scheduled flights between the two
countries.
At the conclusion of the negotiations, both parties confirmed
their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and implement
joint initiatives aimed at further developing air connectivity and
deepening fruitful cooperation.
Civil aviation cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
continues to grow. For example, starting July 3, 2025, Uzbek
airline My Freighter (also known as Centrum Air) began operating
twice-weekly flights on the Aktau – Nukus route. Meanwhile, Fly
Arystan, a Kazakh airline, launched three weekly flights on the
Atyrau – Tashkent route starting July 15, 2025.
