Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan to boost trade and tourism marketing between the UAE and Uzbekistan.
Finalised during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, the agreement focuses on joint promotional campaigns to drive international travel to Uzbekistan via Etihad’s global network.
Details of the partnership and route expansion include daily non-stop Airbus A320 flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Tashkent on August 9, 2026, as well as a codeshare agreement (active since May 15, 2026) that allows Etihad passengers single-ticket connectivity via Uzbekistan Airways to eight regional destinations – Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan and Andijan.
Uzbekistan reported 9.1 million foreign tourist arrivals and US$4.6 billion in tourism service exports between January and August 2026.
Abdulaziz Akkulov, chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, said: “Our priority is not only to sustain this growth, but also to expand the reach of inbound tourism, improve access to destinations across the country, and strengthen Uzbekistan’s presence in international tourism markets.
“The memorandum will support our efforts to advance these priorities and attract more international visitors to Uzbekistan.”
