Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand is slated to introduce several new services on top of an increase in weekly frequencies for several existing routes.
The airline announced new services to Tbilisi and Batumi in Georgia, and to Baku in Azerbaijan, while also increasing scheduled operations to the Turkish capital of Istanbul and Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel.
Air Samarkand chief executive Zafar Butayev said: “These latest route developments will support growing customer demand for new and enhanced services on our Air Samarkand route network. All provide connections where we have seen rising demand or identified clear opportunities to establish new routes for tourist, pilgrim and business travellers. We are meeting increased demand for convenient and competitive direct services to link our historic city of Samarkand and Tashkent with important neighbouring markets and destinations further afield.”
What to expect in the coming months
Tbilisi and Batumi: new charters from Tashkent to the two largest cities in Georgia
As of Sunday, 18th May, Air Samarkand operated its first flight from Tashkent to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and will also connect to country’s second largest city and Black Sea resort of Batumi beginning Saturday, 24th May, again operating from and to Tashkent.
These destinations are carried out via charter programmes with the tour operator EasyBooking. They offer passengers attractive tour packages that include flights, transfers and accommodation.
From June, there will be an increased number of weekly services departing for Tbilisi on Thursdays and Sundays, while Batumi will be served three times a week from 9th June with flights departing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Georgia is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Uzbeks; its mild climate, traditional food and hospitality, and the absence of visa formalities make Georgia especially attractive for summer holidays.
Samarkand and Tashkent connections with Baku: new routes to the capital of Azerbaijan
Regular flights to Baku will start from 6th June, with departures from Samarkand every Friday and two a week from Tashkent, leaving every Tuesday and Thursday.
A bright metropolis, where antiquity is harmoniously combined with cultural and architectural modernity, Baku and Azerbaijan have long been united with Uzbekistan by ties of friendship, partnership and cultural exchange.
Samarkand-Istanbul-Samarkand: increased flights to the Turkish capital
Beginning Monday, 26th May, Air Samarkand will increase the frequency of flights on the Samarkand-Istanbul route from three to five times a week.
Flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, providing passengers with convenience and flexibility when planning their trips to one of the world’s most popular cities.
Samarkand-Tel Aviv-Samarkand: increase in direct services between Uzbekistan and Israel
Air Samarkand opened flights on the Samarkand-Tel Aviv route last 4th May with the first direct connection from Samarkand to the business and cultural centre of Israel.
It will add a second weekly service from 3rd July to meet rising demand from passengers flying in both directions.
Flights currently operate on Sundays, and, from 3rd July, a second weekly flight will operate every Thursday, providing more flexibility for tourists, business travellers and pilgrims.
The new services will be operated with modern Air Samarkand Airbus A330 (with 313 seats) or Airbus A321 (194 seats), or Airbus A321neo (221 seats) aircraft.
These route developments form the latest part expansion of the Air Samarkand international route network.
Within tis year, the airline will continue to increase the frequency of services to key cities and add new international destinations.
It also plans to develop its fleet by investing in modern aircraft and improving customer service to strengthen its position in the Central Asian market.
