Hyderabad‑Tashkent Air Bridge Set to Boost Tourism, Pharma and Healthcare Ties

From September 28, travelers will be able to hop on a direct flight from Hyderabad to Tashkent, thanks to Uzbekistan‑based private carrier Centrum Air. The airline has pencilled in two flights a week – departing Hyderabad on Mondays and Thursdays, and returning from Tashkent on Tuesdays and Fridays.

At the launch ceremony, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to India, Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev, described the route as more than just another commercial service. He called it an “air bridge” that could knit together the two nations across tourism, business, healthcare, education and technology.

His comments came on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tashkent, a trip that many see as a turning point in India‑Uzbekistan relations. Rustambaev added that reliable, uninterrupted air connectivity is a cornerstone for deeper cooperation in high‑tech sectors, pharmaceuticals, digitalisation, renewable energy and critical minerals.

Centrum Air isn’t looking at Hyderabad merely as an end‑point. Adil Mirza, head of the airline’s Agents Division, hinted that the city could serve as a gateway for passengers from across southern and western India – from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra to Kerala – who want to explore Uzbekistan and beyond.

In fact, the carrier envisions Tashkent evolving into a transit hub, not just a point‑to‑point destination. Its broader network will enable onward connections to several other Central Asian cities, opening up new itineraries for Indian travelers eager to discover the region.

Overall, the new Hyderabad‑Tashkent link is being pitched as a catalyst for stronger people‑to‑people contact, increased trade in pharmaceuticals and healthcare services, and a boost to tourism flows between South India and the heart of Central Asia.