Air Bridge Between Three Nations: New Flights Connecting Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan

New Agreements and Plans

In August 2025, at a trilateral meeting held in the Avaza national tourism zone, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen their cooperation in civil aviation, with plans to:

• Launch new air routes,
• Increase frequency of existing flights,
• Create more passenger- and business-friendly conditions.

These steps are part of a broader initiative to enhance the Middle Corridor international transport route.

Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan: Expanding Air Connectivity

On June 13, 2025, national carriers Uzbekistan Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) signed a code-share agreement, allowing:

• Up to nine weekly flights on the Tashkent–Baku route, offering greater flexibility,
• Shared access to the Baku–Samarkand route, expanding options from Uzbekistan's cultural hub. Uzbekistan AirwaysUzDaily.uzAeroRoutes

Turkmenistan: A Key Regional Link

Turkmenistan continues to invest in modern international airports—such as those in Ashgabat, Turkmenabat, Mary, and Dashoguz—and plans new routes:

• Ashgabat–Baku,
• Ashgabat–Tashkent,
• Potential future services: Turkmenabat–Baku, Dashoguz–Tashkent.

Why It Matters

1. Tourism Development
2. Faster, easier flights foster travel between these nations.
3. Business Growth
4. Improved air links support trade, investment, and business connections.
5. Enhanced Logistics & Transit
6. These routes help integrate the region into transit networks linking Asia and Europe.
7. Regional Stability
8. Stronger transport ties bolster economic integration and peace.

Next Steps

Focus Area Planned Actions

New Flight Routes

Turkmenabat–Baku, Dashoguz–Tashkent, etc.

Tourism Facilitation

Visa agreements, simplified entry procedures

Logistics & Cargo

Air freight speed-up through express services

Business & Diplomacy

Trade forums, exhibitions, and exchange events

These new air routes form an "air bridge" among Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan—one that not only connects skies, but cultures, economies, and future prospects.