Tashkent International Airport, also known as Islam Karimov Airport (IATA: TAS), is the largest aviation hub of Uzbekistan and one of the main transport centres in Central Asia. Thanks to its strategic location, the airport connects Uzbekistan with more than 50 destinations around the world, playing an important role in the economic and tourist development of the country. |
HistoryTashkent Airport was founded in 1932 and has since been upgraded several times to meet modern air transport standards. In 2018, the airport was named after Islam Karimov, the first president of Uzbekistan, which underlined its importance for the country. The airport has undergone significant improvements in recent years: new terminals have been built, infrastructure upgraded and modern technologies introduced to improve passenger safety and comfort. Infrastructure and terminals Tashkent airport consists of two main terminals: one is for international flights and the other is for domestic flights. The international terminal has been completely renovated and offers modern passenger facilities including waiting rooms, duty free shops, restaurants, cafes as well as VIP rooms and business areas with internet access. The Internal terminal provides fast and convenient flights to cities of Uzbekistan, offering high level of service and comfortable conditions for passengers. |
Airlines and routesTashkent Airport serves many large airlines such as "Uzbekistan Airways", "Turkish Airlines", "Aeroflot", "Emirates" and others. Popular international destinations include flights to Moscow, Dubai, Istanbul, New York, Seoul and Frankfurt. "Uzbekistan Airways" operates direct flights to more than 40 countries, providing passengers with extensive travel opportunities and convenient connections with other flights. Transportation and accessibility Tashkent Airport is located only 12 km from the city center, which makes it easily accessible to passengers. The airport can be reached by taxi, bus or train and there is a shuttle service available from the hotel. For the convenience of passengers there is a special parking lot where you can leave the car for short or long term. |
ProspectsTashkent Airport continues to develop actively, planning in the coming years increase of capacity and expansion of terminals. One of the priority areas is to improve infrastructure and implement innovative technologies to ensure the highest level of safety and comfort for passengers. There are also plans to create new routes and increase the frequency of flights, which will make travel even more convenient. Tashkent Airport is a modern air hub that connects Uzbekistan with the world, providing passengers with convenient and safe conditions for travel. Every year it becomes more and more attractive for tourists and business travelers thanks to its constant development, updated infrastructure and high level of service. |