Pegasus Airlines plans to launch three Uzbekistan routes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, broadening international access beyond the capital, Tashkent. Bukhara flights are scheduled from 14 December 2026, followed by Andijan on 18 December and Termez on 1 March 2027.
The Turkish low-cost carrier plans eight weekly departures across the three destinations once all services begin. Airbus A320 and A321-family aircraft will operate the routes.
The expansion creates additional travel options between Türkiye and Uzbekistan, alongside potential European connections through Istanbul. However, convenient onward journeys will depend on schedules, ticket availability and booking arrangements.
Three Routes Offer Different Travel Opportunities
Bukhara will receive three weekly flights, while Andijan will have two. Termez is scheduled for three weekly services from March.
The phased introduction gives Pegasus access to destinations with distinct tourism attractions and passenger markets.
Bukhara brings established heritage appeal. Andijan serves the Fergana Valley, while Termez adds another international gateway in southern Uzbekistan.
For holidaymakers, direct regional arrivals could simplify itineraries built around these destinations. Tour operators could also develop journeys that begin outside Tashkent.
However, announced dates and frequencies remain subject to timetable and operational changes. Travellers should confirm availability before arranging accommodation or connecting transport.
Bukhara Gains Another Heritage Tourism Gateway
Bukhara’s historic centre and Silk Road identity provide a foundation for cultural holidays, educational visits and specialist tours.
Its monuments and historic trading areas offer reasons for visitors to spend time in the city rather than simply transit through it.
Nevertheless, Bukhara Airport handled 407,400 passengers during January–September 2026, down 1% year on year.
The planned Istanbul service therefore introduces additional access against a backdrop of slightly weaker airport traffic.
Hospitality capacity is also developing. The 129-room Poykent Bukhara Old City hotel opened in August 2026, adding accommodation options.
Additional flights could support heritage packages and local hospitality spending, although their commercial impact will depend on bookings and visitor stays.
Andijan Opens An Istanbul Connection
The planned Andijan service will establish the city’s first regular scheduled air connection with Istanbul.
For the Fergana Valley, this creates another international travel option for residents, visiting families, business passengers and holidaymakers.
Andijan Airport handled 161,400 passengers during the first nine months of 2026, an 8.7-fold increase.
That growth followed its reopening on 20 March 2025 after extensive airfield reconstruction, making the earlier comparison base important.
Further development includes a passenger terminal designed for up to 1,000 passengers per hour once operational.
The twice-weekly Pegasus schedule will require careful planning, particularly for travellers arranging short stays or onward flights.
Termez Adds Capacity In An Existing Market
Termez Airport recorded passenger growth of 48% during January–September 2026, providing a different backdrop for the March launch.
Pegasus will enter an established Istanbul market. Fly Khiva introduced twice-weekly Termez–Istanbul flights from 30 May 2026.
The additional service could expand choice for passengers travelling between Türkiye and southern Uzbekistan.
Termez also offers specialist cultural tourism opportunities through its Buddhist archaeological heritage, including Fayaztepa.
For destination businesses, the opportunity involves connecting flight access with accommodation, guiding and regional excursions.
However, additional capacity alone does not establish increased visitor spending. That will depend on passenger demand and the itineraries travellers purchase.
European Connections Could Broaden Visitor Reach
Pegasus’s wider network includes destinations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czechia.
Suitable connections through Istanbul could therefore create further ways for European visitors to reach Uzbekistan’s regional cities.
These are potential connecting journeys, rather than newly announced direct European services.
Travellers and agents should examine transfer times, airport details and ticket conditions before building packages around the routes.
Uzbekistan recorded 10,306,786 foreign visitors travelling for tourism purposes during January–September 2026, up 20.4%.
However, national visitor totals cover different transport modes and border crossings. They should not be treated as forecasts for these flights.
Regional Hotels And Tour Operators Gain Options
The expansion offers regional tourism businesses an opportunity to develop products around local arrival airports.
Bukhara can support heritage-focused stays, while Andijan and Termez provide different starting points for regional journeys.
Hotels, guides and transport providers could benefit if the services attract sustained bookings and overnight visitors.
Meanwhile, discussions concerning Karshi and Nukus remain preliminary, without confirmed launch dates or frequencies.
For passengers, the immediate priority is comparing complete journey costs, including baggage and other optional charges.
The planned launches will broaden access, but practical connections and reliable operations will determine their lasting value for Uzbekistan tourism.
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