The aviation authorities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand scheduled air services between the two countries. The permitted frequency on each of the Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent routes will be increased to up to 60 flights per week, while the limit on other routes will rise from 14 to 20 flights per week.

The agreement was reached during bilateral negotiations held in Tashkent on the sidelines of the China–Central Asia civil aviation cooperation working group conference.

The parties discussed expanding air connectivity, increasing scheduled flight frequencies and improving travel opportunities between major cities.

Up to 60 flights per week

Under the agreement, the permitted frequency will increase to:

Almaty – Tashkent — up to 60 flights per week;

Astana – Tashkent — up to 60 flights per week.

On other routes between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the permitted frequency will increase from 14 to 20 flights per week.

Important: the agreement increases the maximum permitted flight frequency. It does not mean that 60 actual weekly flights will immediately be launched on each route.

The actual number of services and schedules will depend on airline commercial plans, passenger demand and airport slot availability.

Why is air connectivity being expanded?

Passenger traffic between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan has been growing alongside stronger business and tourism links.

The new arrangements are expected to enable airlines to offer more capacity on high-demand routes and improve transport connectivity between the two countries.

Official basis

The bilateral agreement reached by the aviation authorities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan during negotiations in Tashkent.

The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan officially announced the agreement on November 5, 2026.