Domestic Flights in Uzbekistan 2026: Prices, Routes and Booking Guide

Uzbekistan's skies got busier in the summer of 2026. Silk Avia opened a new Bukhara–Sariosiyo route on 10 July, and Centrum Air widened its regional network linking Samarkand, Bukhara and Urgench (source: UzDaily). The country feels smaller now: breakfast in Tashkent and lunch in Samarkand or Bukhara has become an ordinary thing.

The best part is that domestic flights are cheap. A ticket from Tashkent to Samarkand or Bukhara starts at just 316,603 UZS (about $26). Below are the prices for every main route, which airlines fly them, and how to book for less.

Domestic flight prices from Tashkent (2026)

Prices come from the live search on mysafar.uz, sorted from the cheapest route:

Route	From	Airlines
Tashkent → Samarkand	from 316,603 UZS	Centrum Air, Air Samarkand
Tashkent → Bukhara	from 316,603 UZS	Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways
Tashkent → Termez	from 507,637 UZS	Uzbekistan Airways
Tashkent → Nukus	from 696,267 UZS	Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways
Tashkent → Urgench (Khiva)	from 702,653 UZS	Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air

Prices are for a one-way flight and change with the season and date. You can check the exact fare for your day on mysafar.uz in a few seconds.

Which airlines operate domestic flights?

Four main carriers serve Uzbekistan's domestic market in 2026:

• Uzbekistan Airways — the widest network: Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Bukhara and more.
• Centrum Air — daily and weekly flights to Samarkand, Bukhara and Urgench.
• Silk Avia — regional flights on small ATR aircraft, including the new Bukhara–Sariosiyo route.
• Air Samarkand — a new carrier connecting the Samarkand region directly.

New routes: the network is growing

The domestic network expanded noticeably this year. From 10 July, Silk Avia began flying between Bukhara and Sariosiyo once a week, on Fridays. The flight lasts only an hour and opens access to the mountainous districts of Surkhandarya. Centrum Air added city-to-city routes such as Samarkand–Urgench, Bukhara–Urgench and Samarkand–Bukhara, so you no longer have to route through Tashkent to get from one region to another.

The growth is no accident. Fitch improved its outlook on Uzbekistan's airports in July 2026, and the country is increasingly named as an aviation hub between Europe and Asia.

Plane, train or bus: which wins?

The train from Tashkent to Nukus takes more than a full day; the flight takes about an hour and a half. The bus to Termez eats up a whole day, while the flight is just over an hour. If your time matters, the gap is huge. For Samarkand and Bukhara the high-speed Afrosiyob train is a fine alternative, so a plane earns its place mainly when you are in a hurry or the train is sold out.

5 ways to book a cheap domestic flight

• Book early. On domestic routes too, fares are lowest 3–4 weeks before departure.
• Pick a weekday. Tuesday and Wednesday flights come out cheaper than weekends.
• Compare airlines. Centrum Air and Uzbekistan Airways can differ on the same route; mysafar.uz shows them on one screen.
• Check the no-baggage fare. If you travel with cabin bag only, the basic fare saves you tens of thousands of soum.
• Stay flexible. Flying a day earlier or later can drop the price a lot.

Popular domestic routes

Tashkent–Samarkand: Registan, Gur-e-Amir and Shah-i-Zinda, a one-hour flight to the historic capital.

Tashkent–Bukhara: the holy city, Lyabi-Hauz and the Ark fortress, from 316,603 UZS.

Tashkent–Urgench (Khiva): the walls of Itchan Kala and Khorezm, an open-air museum in the west.

Tashkent–Nukus: the Savitsky Museum and the gateway to the Aral region.

Tashkent–Termez: ancient Buddhist sites and the southern border city.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest domestic flight in Uzbekistan?

Right now Tashkent–Samarkand and Tashkent–Bukhara are the cheapest, from 316,603 UZS (about $26).

Where can I book a domestic flight?

On mysafar.uz you can compare all airlines and pay online. Payment: Payme, Click, Uzcard, Visa.

What is the baggage allowance on domestic flights?

It depends on the airline and fare: the basic fare includes cabin bag, the standard fare adds checked baggage. The exact allowance is shown at booking.

Is it better to fly to Samarkand or take the train?

The Afrosiyob train is comfortable, but when it is sold out on busy days or you are short on time, the one-hour flight is a reliable option.

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