Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines will expand its route network in Uzbekistan by launching direct flights from Istanbul to three cities in the republic. Flights to Bukhara will begin on December 14, 2026, to Andijan on December 18, and to Termez on March 1, 2027. This was reported by the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan. At the initial stage, flights to Bukhara and Termez will operate three times a week, and to Andijan twice a week.

The launch of the new routes was announced on November 11 in Tashkent during a Pegasus Airlines presentation. The agreements were reached during a visit to Turkey by the Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Akkulov. The parties also discussed attracting transit passengers via Istanbul and promoting the republic’s tourism potential abroad. The airline serves more than 160 destinations in 58 countries, which will help attract travelers not only from Turkey, but also from Europe and the Middle East.

The new routes are expected to simplify travel for foreign tourists directly to the regions of Uzbekistan. Bukhara is known for its historical and cultural attractions, Andijan will become an access point to the Fergana Valley, and Termez to the archaeological sites of Surkhandarya Region. In addition, Pegasus Airlines and the Uzbek side agreed to consider holding joint advertising campaigns, familiarization tours, and business meetings with tourism industry representatives.