Centrum Air to Launch New Direct Tashkent–Hyderabad Flights from September 2026

Centrum Air to Launch New Direct Tashkent–Hyderabad Flights from September 2026 Uzbekistan's air connectivity with India is set to expand further as Centrum Air prepares to launch a new direct route between Tashkent and Hyderabad starting September 28, 2026. The announcement was confirmed by Uzbekistan's Committee on Tourism, marking another step in strengthening travel and trade ties between the two countries. The new service will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, connecting Uzbekistan's capital directly with Hyderabad, one of southern India's largest economic and technology hubs. Until now, travelers from Hyderabad and surrounding regions typically had to route through Delhi or Mumbai to reach Tashkent, adding both time and cost to their journeys. According to the Tourism Committee's statement, the launch of this route is expected to increase tourist flows between Uzbekistan and India while making Tashkent more accessible to travelers from southern Indian cities. Industry observers note that the move reflects Uzbekistan's broader strategy of expanding international air connectivity and attracting visitors from newer tourism markets. This development follows a series of positive developments in India–Uzbekistan air travel throughout 2026. Earlier this year, Air India activated a codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways, placing its AI code on flights between Delhi–Tashkent, Mumbai–Tashkent, and a seasonal Goa–Tashkent route, allowing travelers to book through Air India's own channels with through-checked baggage and coordinated schedules. Travel industry experts believe the new Hyderabad route, combined with existing services from Delhi and Mumbai, will make Uzbekistan an increasingly convenient option for both leisure and business travelers from India. With flight times from major Indian cities to Tashkent averaging under four hours, Uzbekistan is emerging as a practical short-haul destination for weekend getaways as well as longer cultural and heritage tours across Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. The new route is also expected to support business travel and investment ties between Uzbekistan and southern India, alongside boosting cultural and educational exchanges between the two nations. Airlines expanding routes on newer corridors typically offer competitive introductory pricing, and travel agents suggest that travelers keep an eye on fares as the September 28 launch date approaches. For travelers planning a trip to Uzbekistan from Hyderabad or other parts of South India, industry experts recommend booking early to take advantage of introductory fares, confirming current visa requirements before departure, and checking flight schedules directly with the airline or a registered travel agent closer to the launch date.