New Direct Flights to Tashkent 2026: Why Now Is the Best Time to Book Your Uzbekistan Trip from India

Travel between India and Uzbekistan is entering a new phase in 2026. Centrum Air is launching a new direct Tashkent-Hyderabad route starting September 28, 2026, operating twice a week, while Air India has activated a codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways covering Delhi-Tashkent, Mumbai-Tashkent, and a seasonal Goa-Tashkent service. For travellers who have been putting off an Uzbekistan trip because of limited flight options, this is the moment to book.

Starting September 28, 2026, Centrum Air will operate direct flights between Tashkent and Hyderabad on Mondays and Thursdays. This is a major development for travellers across South India, who previously had to route through Delhi or Mumbai to reach Uzbekistan. Hyderabad-based travellers can now fly to Tashkent without a layover, cutting both travel time and cost.

Since March 2026, Air India has placed its 'AI' flight code on Uzbekistan Airways flights across Delhi-Tashkent, Mumbai-Tashkent, and the seasonal Goa-Tashkent route. This means travellers can now book through Air India's own website or app, get through-checked baggage, and enjoy coordinated schedules, instead of juggling separate bookings across two airlines.

More direct routes typically mean shorter travel times, fewer layover-related delays, and increasingly competitive airfares as airlines compete on the India-Uzbekistan corridor. For a country like Uzbekistan, where the core attractions are just a few hours from most major Indian cities, better flight access makes even a short 4-5 day trip realistic for a long weekend getaway.

If you're flying from Delhi or Mumbai, the Air India codeshare on Uzbekistan Airways is currently the most convenient option with average flight times of around 2 hours 50 minutes from Delhi and 4 hours from Mumbai. Travellers from Hyderabad and southern India should watch for the new Centrum Air direct service launching in late September 2026. Goa travellers can check seasonal availability on the codeshare route.

With new routes launching, airlines often price competitively to build demand on a fresh corridor. Booking a few weeks in advance, and travelling in the October-November window when Uzbekistan's weather is at its most pleasant, is a good strategy to combine lower fares with ideal sightseeing conditions in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.

With new direct and codeshare flight options opening up, this is one of the best windows to book an Uzbekistan trip from India. We handle flights, visa guidance, hotels, and full itinerary planning across Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. Call or WhatsApp +91 98102 12399 to get a customized package based on your city of departure.