Etihad, Uzbekistan Airways sign codeshare deal to connect eight Uzbek cities via Tashkent

Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have inked a codeshare deal, enabling seamless travel to eight Uzbek cities via Tashkent. This partnership, launching August 9, 2026, alongside Etihad's new Abu Dhabi-Tashkent route, promises enhanced connecti...

By ET Online | May 18, 2026, 11.39 AM IST

Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that will allow passengers to travel on a single ticket to eight cities across Uzbekistan through Tashkent. The agreement will take effect from May 15, while the first codeshare flights will begin from August 9, 2026, alongside Etihad’s new daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent service.

Under the partnership, Etihad passengers can connect from Tashkent to Samarkand, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan, Andizhan and Bukhara on Uzbekistan Airways flights. The agreement also gives access to several international destinations served by Uzbekistan Airways.

Passengers travelling with Uzbekistan Airways will be able to connect to Abu Dhabi through Tashkent using Etihad’s daily service launching this summer. Both airlines are also working on a frequent flyer partnership between Etihad Guest and UzAirPlus to expand reward options for members.

Uzbekistan has emerged as one of Central Asia’s growing inbound travel markets. The country attracts visitors to destinations linked to Silk Road history, including Samarkand and Bukhara, along with Khiva and the landscapes of Karakalpakstan.

The partnership also strengthens connectivity between Central Asia and the Middle East through Tashkent, the region’s largest city.

“Uzbekistan is one of the most exciting markets in our network right now, and this agreement gives our guests something they’ve been asking for: Easy access to eight Uzbek cities on a single ticket while offering direct service to our beautiful home in Abu Dhabi. We’ve found a strong partner in Uzbekistan Airways, an airline expanding its fleet and reach, and we’re looking forward to growing the relationship from here,” Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said.

“Partnering with Etihad Airways marks another strategic milestone in the continued expansion of Uzbekistan Airways’ international network. Through this codeshare agreement, passengers of the national carrier will gain access to a new destination within our route portfolio - Abu Dhabi. The new service will complement our existing daily operations between Tashkent and Dubai, further strengthening air connectivity between Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates,” Shukhrat Yadgarov, Deputy Chairman of the Board for Commerce and Tourism at Uzbekistan Airways JSC, said.

“This partnership brings together the shared commitment of two leading airlines to the highest standards of safety, service excellence, operational reliability, and traditional hospitality. We are confident that this agreement will serve as a strong air bridge between our nations and will contribute significantly to the further development of tourism, cultural exchange, and business relations,” he added.

Etihad said its partner network now includes 46 codeshare and more than 130 interline partners, giving passengers access to over 350 destinations worldwide through single-ticket connections.

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