Uzbekistan Airways to Increase Islamabad Flights
Starting October 26, 2026, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Tashkent and Islamabad.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Middle East
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Uzbekistan Airways will expand its service between Tashkent and Islamabad to three flights per week beginning October 26, 2026. This adjustment raises the total weekly flight count between Uzbekistan and Pakistan to nine.
Why it matters
The expanded flight schedule aims to enhance air connectivity and foster stronger tourism, trade, and cultural ties between the two nations. This move is expected to improve travel convenience and support the growing interest among Pakistani visitors in Uzbekistan.
The new service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting October 26. This adds to the existing route network, which currently includes four weekly flights to Lahore and additional services to Karachi.
The players
Uzbekistan Airways
This is the flag carrier airline of Uzbekistan providing international and domestic air services.
The details
The airline currently operates the Tashkent-Islamabad route on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This increase coincides with a period of rising interest, as nearly 20,000 Pakistani tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first nine months of 2026, matching the total volume seen throughout 2025.
Timeline
2025: More than 20,000 Pakistani tourists visited Uzbekistan.
First nine months of 2026: Nearly 20,000 Pakistani tourists visited Uzbekistan.
October 26, 2026: Revised flight schedule commences.
Travel Outlook
This route expansion follows the 2025-2026 surge in regional tourism between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, which saw travel numbers nearly double over a nine-month period compared to the previous year. Airlines are increasingly aligning flight frequencies with these shifting patterns to capture the growth in cross-border transit.
Travelers planning trips between Tashkent and Islamabad will now have three days per week to choose from starting late October. Passengers should check the updated schedule to align their itineraries with the new Monday, Wednesday, and Friday service days.
The takeaway
Increased flight frequency between nations is a key indicator of deepening bilateral economic and cultural relations. Travelers can use the added capacity to secure more flexible travel dates for their regional trips.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional connectivity, see the Middle East travel section.
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