
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:
These steps are part of a broader initiative to enhance the Middle Corridor international transport route.
On June 13, 2025, national carriers Uzbekistan Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) signed a code-share agreement, allowing:
Turkmenistan continues to invest in modern international airports—such as those in Ashgabat, Turkmenabat, Mary, and Dashoguz—and plans new routes:
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.
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