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In short

Uzbekistan Airways is the flag carrier of Uzbekistan, based at Tashkent International. It flies to about 58 destinations in Uzbekistan, the CIS, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and New York, a full-service choice for trips to Uzbekistan. It is not in an alliance and runs Uz Air Plus. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Uzbekistan Airways is the state-owned national airline of Uzbekistan and the main gateway to the Silk Road cities.

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What to expect

Uzbekistan Airways (IATA HY) is the state-owned flag carrier of Uzbekistan, headquartered in Tashkent and flying from Tashkent International Airport. It serves about 58 destinations, linking Samarkand, Bukhara and other Uzbek cities with Russia, Turkey, China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and New York. It suits visitors to the Silk Road cities and travellers connecting through Tashkent between Europe and Asia.

From Aeroflot division to national airline

Uzbekistan Airways was founded on 28 January 1992, a few months after independence, and began flying on 31 May 1992, taking over the Uzbek division of the Soviet airline Aeroflot. It inherited Soviet-built aircraft and began replacing them almost at once: two Airbus A310s came in 1993, and in 1995 the airline placed its first Boeing order, for 767-300ERs and a 757.

The modernisation took two decades. The last Antonov An-24 left in 2012 and the A310s in 2013. The first Boeing 787-8 arrived in August 2016 and opened the flagship Tashkent to New York JFK route. When the Ilyushin Il-114 turboprops retired in May 2018, the main fleet became all-jet. The first A320neo followed in March 2019 and the first long-range A321LR in February 2022.

Tashkent and the route network

Tashkent is the hub for almost every flight. Domestic routes reach Samarkand, Bukhara, Namangan, Andijan and other regional cities, and international routes cover Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.

The network is growing fast. Recent additions include Andijan to Istanbul, Namangan to Krasnodar and Namangan to New Delhi, new Chinese routes to Hangzhou and Shenzhen, and Tashkent to Atyrau in Kazakhstan from 30 March 2026. Codeshare partners include airBaltic, Asiana, Azerbaijan Airlines, China Southern, Etihad, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines, and about 40 interline partners, among them Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, extend the reach further. The airline is not in a global alliance.

Passenger growth from 2014 to 2024

Passenger numbers have more than doubled in a decade, from 2.6 million in 2014 to over 6 million in 2024, with an 83 per cent load factor and profit up nearly 70 per cent to about US$56 million. In 2025 the airline set a record of 6.6 million passengers on more than 52,000 flights and reported a profit above US$100 million. The chairman expects the fleet to roughly double by 2030, and big orders for Boeing 787-9s and Airbus A321neos back that plan.

State ownership and group companies

The Government of Uzbekistan owns the airline, and Shukhrat Khudaykulov is chief executive. The group includes a subsidiary, Uzbekistan Airways Express, and also operates VIP A320s and cargo aircraft.

The fleet that flies today is young.

Stopping over in Tashkent

Tashkent sits between Europe and South and East Asia, so Uzbekistan Airways fares can make a stop in Uzbekistan an easy add-on. Check visa rules for your passport before you plan to leave the airport, and check the minimum connection time if you are changing flights, since it varies by route. Domestic flights to Samarkand and Bukhara leave from the same Tashkent hub.

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  • Founded1992
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

HY · UZB

IATA · ICAO · callsign “UZBEK”

Every Uzbekistan Airways flight number begins with HY. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code UZB, and the radio callsign is UZBEK.

Key facts

Main hub

Tashkent (TAS)

Tashkent International (Islam Karimov)

Network

About 58 destinations

Uzbekistan · CIS · Europe · Asia · Middle East · USA

Uzbekistan Airways connects Tashkent with Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Asia, the Gulf and New York, and flies to Silk Road cities such as Samarkand and Bukhara.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

and Business

Business and Economy; flat-bed Business on the Boeing 787.

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Good to know

The airline has been growing quickly and has large Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo orders, but delivery delays limit expansion. Official website: uzairways.com.

Frequent flyer

Uz Air Plus

No global alliance

Uzbekistan Airways is not in an alliance; its programme is Uz Air Plus.

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At a glance

Uzbekistan Airways (IATA: HY, ICAO: UZB) is the flag carrier of Uzbekistan, founded in 1992 and based at Tashkent International Airport. It flies about 40 Boeing 787, 767 and Airbus A320-family aircraft to around 58 destinations in Uzbekistan, the CIS, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and New York.

Key facts about Uzbekistan Airways
HeadquartersTashkent, Uzbekistan
Fleet typesBoeing 787-8, 767-300ER, Airbus A321LR, A320neo, A320, Let L-410
Frequent flyerUz Air Plus
Official websiteuzairways.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
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Tashkent (TAS) departures5 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

44 aircraft in February 2025: 9 A320s, 10 A320neos, 5 A321LRs, 5 Boeing 767-300ERs, 7 787-8s and 4 L-410 turboprops, plus cargo and VIP aircraft. Orders include 22 Boeing 787-9s and A321neos.

  • Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Wide-body · 7 Long-haul routes such as New York, London and Asia
  • Boeing 767-300ER Wide-body · 5 Busy routes
  • Airbus A321LR Narrow-body · 5 Longer regional routes
  • Airbus A320 Narrow-body Regional and domestic routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Regional and domestic routes
  • Let L-410 Turbolet Turboprop · 4 Small domestic airports

Cabin classes

Two cabins.

Economy All flights

Full service

MealChecked bag included

Business Most aircraft

Flat beds on the 787

Lounge access in TashkentPriority servicesExtra baggage

Uz Air Plus

Earn points on HY flights with Uz Air Plus, which you can join on the Uzbekistan Airways website.

Members earn points on Uzbekistan Airways flights and redeem them for award tickets and upgrades.

Baggage allowance

On Uzbekistan Airways, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your HY e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Allowances depend on route, cabin and fare and are shown on your e-ticket.

Pro tip: for Samarkand and Bukhara, compare domestic flights with Uzbekistan’s fast Afrosiyob trains.
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Online Check-in

Getting through check-in for Uzbekistan Airways is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use uzairways.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Uzbekistan Airways booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic HY passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Uzbekistan Airways closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at TAS.

    3 hours before international
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Uzbekistan Airways desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your HY trip.

    Uzbekistan Airways counter
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper Uzbekistan Airways fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Be flexible with your Uzbekistan Airways dates

    Compare a full week of Uzbekistan Airways departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Spring and autumn are the main tourist seasons on the Silk Road; summer is busy with diaspora travel.

    Spring & autumn
  3. 03

    Price the bundle, not the base fare

    Look at the next Uzbekistan Airways fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes

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General

No. Uzbekistan Airways is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or oneworld. It sells its own network and works with individual partners, so check how each leg is ticketed if you connect to another airline.