Key Takeaways
- Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air will start direct flights between Tashkent and Karachi.
- Two weekly flights will operate, one on Thursday and the other on Saturday.
- The new service aims to enhance travel options for tourists and business travelers.
Centrum Air, an airline based in Uzbekistan, has announced the launch of direct flights between Tashkent and Karachi. The inaugural flight is set to commence from September 3rd, significantly improving air connectivity between the two countries.
The airline will operate a total of two weekly flights on the route. On Thursdays, Flight C6565 will depart Tashkent at 12:50 AM and arrive in Karachi by 4:20 AM, with a flight duration of three hours and thirty minutes. On Saturdays, the same flight will leave Tashkent later in the evening at 11:20 PM, arriving in Karachi at 2:35 AM on Sunday morning.
For the return journey, Flight C6566 will depart Karachi every Thursday at 5:20 AM and arrive in Tashkent by 8:20 AM. On Sundays, the flight will leave Karachi earlier in the morning at 3:35 AM and reach Tashkent by 6:45 AM, with a flight duration of three hours and ten minutes.
The new service is expected to provide greater convenience for tourists, business travelers, and members of both Uzbek and Pakistani communities. According to Centrum Air’s statement, the flights will strengthen the existing ties between the two countries, making travel more accessible and efficient.
Speaking on behalf of Centrum Air, a spokesperson stated: 'We are excited about this new service as it will not only benefit our passengers but also contribute to the growing relationship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.'
The airline has chosen Airbus A320 aircraft for these flights, known for their reliability and comfort. The direct route is expected to attract more travelers looking for a convenient connection between Central Asia and South Asia.
Local travel experts believe that increased air connectivity will have a positive impact on the tourism industry in both countries. 'With easier access to Tashkent from Karachi, we can expect an increase in cross-border tourism,' said Dr. Zainab Khan, a travel consultant based in Lahore.
The new flights are part of Centrum Air’s ongoing efforts to expand its network and serve more destinations. The airline currently operates services to various cities across Central Asia, including Dushanbe, Ashgabat, and Bishkek.
As the direct flights between Tashkent and Karachi take off, both countries can look forward to a new era of enhanced air travel options and closer economic ties.
'We are excited about this new service as it will not only benefit our passengers but also contribute to the growing relationship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.'
Centrum Air spokesperson
