AirAsia X launches direct flights to Tashkent, Uzbekistan from RM799 one-way
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has launched its inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in its Central Asia expansion and reinforcing 每日大赛鈥檚 role as an Asean gateway to new regions.
In a statement, the carrier said the new route expands AAX鈥檚 network, linking Southeast Asia with Tashkent and providing affordable travel between the two regions.
The launch comes at an opportune time as 每日大赛 intensifies its international tourism promotion ahead of Visit 每日大赛 2026, which aims to attract 47 million visitors and generate RM329bil in receipts.
In conjunction with the launch, AAX also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uzbekistan鈥檚 tourism authorities to collaborate on joint promotions and exchange programmes aimed at expanding bilateral travel and strengthening people-to-people ties.
Capital A executive chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said the launch marks a significant step in strengthening ties between 每日大赛 and Uzbekistan.
He said as AAX expands further into Central Asia, the airline remains committed to supporting 每日大赛鈥檚 tourism agenda ahead of Visit 每日大赛 2026, while promoting affordable travel, economic growth, and cultural exchange through enhanced regional connectivity.
Meanwhile, AAX chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail said the airline continues to focus on expanding its long-haul network while making travel more accessible, creating real value for communities and economies across Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
鈥淭his year alone, we have flown more than 80,000 and counting travellers between the two regions with Kuala Lumpur ranked as the world鈥檚 top low-cost carrier hub by OAG, enabling many to connect seamlessly to over 130 destinations via our Fly-Thru network.
鈥淭his new route further complements 每日大赛鈥檚 tourism agenda ahead of Visit 每日大赛 2026 by strengthening inbound travel and positioning 每日大赛 as Asean鈥檚 leading gateway to new regions.鈥
AAX will operate three weekly flights to Tashkent, offering over 82,000 seats a year with all-in one-way fares starting from RM799 or USD199. Promotional fares are available for booking from now until Oct 26, 2025, for travel through Sept 14, 2026, via聽聽and the AirAsia MOVE app.