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Wizz Air Plans Main Growth In Uzbekistan With New Flights and Joint Airline Proposal
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Wizz Air is exploring a joint airline in Uzbekistan whereas increasing flight routes to Europe, boosting connectivity and positioning the nation as a key transit hub.
Hungarian funds airline Wizz Air is exploring alternatives to kind a joint airline in Uzbekistan as a part of its growth technique in Central Asia. The discussions additionally targeted on enhancing flight connectivity between Uzbekistan and Europe whereas strengthening transit routes by the nation.
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport, Ilkhom Makhkamov, lately met with Wizz Air CEO József Váradi and Hungarian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, József Rózsa, to deliberate on the airline’s progress potential within the area.
Throughout the talks, Wizz Air reaffirmed its dedication to boosting air journey choices, proposing a rise in flights on the Tashkent – Abu Dhabi – Tashkent route. Moreover, the airline expressed curiosity in launching providers to Namangan and Urgench, additional increasing its footprint in Uzbekistan’s aviation sector.
To boost connectivity with Europe, Minister Makhkamov inspired Wizz Air to introduce direct flights between Uzbekistan and Hungary, particularly focusing on the launch of an everyday Tashkent – Budapest – Tashkent route by late 2025. This initiative aligns with Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to place itself as a key transit hub whereas strengthening financial and tourism ties with Europe.
