Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline, is pleased to announce the launch of its first European routes as part of the Summer 2026 schedule.
This marks a key milestone in the airline’s history and an important step forward in the development of its international network.
Starting 30 March 2026, Centrum Air will begin direct regular flights from Tashkent to Frankfurt, followed by the launch of Tashkent to Copenhagen flights on 31 March 2026.
Both new European routes will be operated twice a week on modern and comfortable Airbus A321neo aircraft. Flights to Copenhagen will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a flight time of 7 hours 30 minutes. Ticket prices start from 3,000,000 UZS one way, including checked baggage.
Flights to Frankfurt will be available on Mondays and Fridays, with a total travel time of 8 hours 15 minutes and ticket prices starting from 3,700,000 UZS one way.
The Airbus A321neo aircraft operating these routes represent a new generation of airliners, offering reduced noise levels, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced cabin comfort, ensuring an enjoyable travel experience for passengers.
In addition to direct services, Centrum Air is actively developing Tashkent as a modern transit hub. Passengers from Denmark and Germany will benefit from convenient connections to Bangkok, Seoul, Guangzhou, Phuket, Delhi, Male, and other destinations.
The airline plans to further expand its European presence in the coming years. Routes such as Manchester and Barcelona are currently under consideration, reflecting Centrum Air’s long-term ambition to strengthen its role as an international carrier connecting Europe and Asia through Uzbekistan.
“Expanding into Europe is an important milestone in our growth, enhancing opportunities for both the airline and our passengers.
We are opening the doors to one of the most significant aviation regions in the world and creating new, convenient routes that will link Uzbekistan with Europe even more closely.
These flights mark the beginning of a long journey, and we are confident that our passengers will appreciate the new travel opportunities we offer today and will continue to develop in the future,”
said Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Air.
Centrum Air is the largest private airline in Uzbekistan with a modern and rapidly growing fleet. Founded on 18 January 2023, the airline is actively expanding its route network while providing reliable and safe air transportation.
The airline’s fleet includes 13 modern Airbus narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, serving more than 40 destinations. In 2025, Centrum Air will expand its fleet with two additional aircraft, including a wide-body Airbus A330-300 and an A321neo.
Centrum Holding (the “Group”), an international integrated logistics and transportation group, today hosted a meeting with a delegation of the Embassy of the United States of America in the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by Ambassador Jonathan Henick. Centrum Holding’s delegation was led by Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Khafizjon Gafurov, Co-Founder. The parties discussed prospects for expanding collaboration between US companies and the Group’s businesses in civil aviation, logistics, aviation personnel training, tourism and investments. Centrum Holding presented the structure of the business comprising Centrum Air, a passenger airline, and My Freighter, a cargo carrier, as well as logistics, tourism and manufacturing operations. The Group’s total fleet currently counts 25 aircraft, with plans for further expansion. The parties specifically discussed the development of cooperation with US suppliers of aviation equipment, as well as partnerships with Boeing and other manufacturers. The Group confirmed its intention to continue to increase purchases of US aviation equipment and expand its fleet. In 2026, five Boeing aircraft will join My Freighter’s fleet.In the passenger aviation sector, the parties discussed Centrum Air’s plans to enter the US market, focusing on providing connectivity to the Uzbek diaspora and supporting the growing tourism and business travel between the countries. The company is considering the launch of new routes from Samarkand to New York and from Tashkent to Miami, with a technical stop in Europe, potentially in Lithuania. In the air cargo sector, My Freighter currently operates flights to the US as part of interline agreements with international airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and other partners. Fruit and vegetables from Uzbekistan account for a significant share of exports, with growing demand in the US market. The parties discussed plans to establish an aviation university in Uzbekistan in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Florida, USA). The project is aimed at enhancing training for pilots and engineering and technical specialists in accordance with international standards, as well as developing a professional talent pool for the regional aviation industry.The Group also presented its plans to attract investments and highlighted its preparation for public capital markets.The parties concluded the meeting by reaffirming mutual interest in developing a long-term partnership between Uzbek and US businesses. Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Centrum Holding, said: “We see strong potential for deepening collaboration with US companies in aviation, logistics, training and investments. This supports our growth strategy as we focus on long-term partnerships, cutting-edge technology and expertise, while creating new opportunities for passengers and businesses in Uzbekistan and contributing to the country’s economic growth.”
27 January, 2026
Centrum Air announces the launch of a limited-time promotion under which passengers will have access to 100 airline tickets at a special price of just 12,000 UZS.Tickets under the promotional fare will be available for purchase exclusively on January 28 via the airline’s official website, centrum-air.com. The offer applies to all regular destinations across the airline’s route network, with no geographic restrictions.The special fare will be displayed automatically in the search results when passengers select their preferred route and travel date. As the number of tickets is strictly limited, the offer will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.The results of the promotion will be summarized on January 29, 2026, when the airline will publish the list of routes on which the special fares were available.Centrum Air continues to introduce initiatives aimed at improving travel accessibility and creating new opportunities for passengers, making air travel more affordable and convenient for a wider audience.To ensure transparency and equal participation conditions, the offer is not available to airline employees or affiliated persons.
28 January, 2026
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private air carrier and part of Centrum Holding, an international integrated aviation and logistics group, announces the launch of regular flights to Frankfurt, the company’s first European destination, as part of the Spring–Summer 2026 schedule. The launch of flights to Europe marks a key milestone in the company’s history and an important step in the expansion of its international route network.Centrum Air will operate flights twice a week, every Monday and Friday, starting March 30, 2026, with a flight duration of approximately 7 hours 15 minutes from Tashkent to Frankfurt and 5 hours 30 minutes from Frankfurt to Tashkent.The route will be served by modern Airbus A321neo aircraft, featuring reduced noise levels, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced cabin comfort. The minimum round-trip fare starts from USD516, including checked baggage (23kg).In addition to expanding Centrum Air’s international network, the launch of the Frankfurt route will help strengthen tourism and business ties between Europe and Uzbekistan.Uzbekistan is a country with a rich historical and cultural heritage, located at the heart of the Great Silk Road. Cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and attract thousands of visitors from around the world each year.In addition to cultural tourism, the country is actively developing as a destination for gastronomic travel, business tourism, and international events, offering visitors modern infrastructure, a high level of service, and traditional Eastern hospitality.Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Holding, said: “We are delighted to launch our first European destination as we continue to expand our route network to support the growing flow of passengers between Asia and Europe. Centrum Air is focused on delivering reliable connectivity across Eurasia, leveraging Central Asia’s historic role as a natural transit corridor between East and West. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard and providing them with even greater travel options with the new route.”
27 January, 2026
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