Uzbekistan’s largest private airline, Centrum Air, has announced the launch of direct scheduled flights between Delhi and Tashkent beginning October 3, 2025. The new route will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, further enhancing air connectivity between India and Uzbekistan.

Indian travellers can look forward to affordable fares, convenient schedules, and a comfortable flying experience. The service will be operated using Centrum Air’s modern fleet, including the Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and widebody A330-300 aircraft.

Flight Schedule (Local Time)

• Delhi–Tashkent: 12:10 – 14:50 (Tuesdays & Fridays)
• Tashkent–Delhi: 06:55 – 10:55 (Tuesdays & Fridays)

In addition to direct connectivity, the new route will provide passengers from Delhi with convenient onward connections via Tashkent to destinations including Almaty, Istanbul, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Copenhagen, and more, strengthening Tashkent’s role as an emerging hub in Central Asia.

The airline has appointed Aeroprime Group as its exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) in India. Under this partnership, Aeroprime will manage Centrum Air and its cargo arm My Freighter’s passenger and freight sales, support marketing initiatives, and ensure seamless service for both travellers and cargo customers in India.

Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Air, said, “We are proud to open a direct link between Delhi and Tashkent. This route will not only provide convenience for travellers but also support Uzbekistan’s role as a regional hub, connecting India with Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.”

Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO of Aeroprime Group, added, “We are proud to be the Exclusive GSA in India for Centrum Air and to support the launch of these direct flights. This new route will provide Indian travellers with affordable and convenient access to Uzbekistan and beyond, opening immense opportunities for tourism, trade, and business travel.”

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The new route will operate four times per week, adding more than 118,000 seats annually and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China.

China Southern Airlines will use an Airbus A330 aircraft with 285 seats in Business and Economy classes.

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