The UAE's Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, giving Etihad customers access to a number of destinations in Central Asia, while offering Uzbekistan Airways passengers wider options to travel to Abu Dhabi through Etihad's network.
The agreement takes effect on 15 May 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from 9 August 2026, according to a press release published on the Etihad Airways website.
Under the agreement, Etihad customers can book a single ticket on Uzbekistan Airways flights from Tashkent to 8 destinations within Uzbekistan, including Samarkand, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan, Andijan and Bukhara, as well as a number of international destinations within Uzbekistan Airways' network.
The partnership also allows Uzbekistan Airways passengers to reach Abu Dhabi from Tashkent through Etihad's new daily service starting this summer, strengthening air connectivity between Uzbekistan and the UAE.
The two airlines are also working on developing a frequent flyer partnership between Etihad Guest and Uzbekistan Airways' UzAirPlus, with the aim of expanding reward options for members of both programs.
The agreement comes as Uzbekistan grows as one of Central Asia's most promising tourist markets, driven by the Silk Road heritage of Samarkand and Bukhara, the historic citadel of Khiva and the natural landscapes of Karakalpakstan, giving Etihad customers access to these destinations on a single journey.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, explained that Uzbekistan is currently one of the most promising markets in the airline's network, adding that the agreement gives travelers easy access to 8 Uzbek cities on a single ticket, as well as direct flights to Etihad's hub in Abu Dhabi.
He noted that Uzbekistan Airways is a strong partner as it expands its fleet and range of services, stressing that Etihad looks forward to strengthening this relationship in the coming period.
For his part, Shukhrat Yadgarov, Deputy Chairman of the Board for Commerce and Tourism at Uzbekistan Airways, explained that the cooperation with Etihad is a strategic milestone in the expansion of Uzbekistan Airways' international network, adding that the codeshare agreement will allow the airline's passengers to reach Abu Dhabi as a new destination within its network.
He stressed that the new service will complement the airline's existing daily flights between Tashkent and Dubai, strengthening air connectivity between Uzbekistan and the UAE and supporting tourism, cultural exchange and trade relations between the two countries.
With Uzbekistan Airways joining, Etihad's partner network includes 46 airlines under codeshare agreements and more than 130 airlines under interline agreements, giving travelers access to more than 350 destinations worldwide.
According to the schedule from 8 and 9 August, flight EY830 departs Abu Dhabi for Tashkent at 21:10, arriving at 01:35 the next day, while flight EY831 departs Tashkent for Abu Dhabi at 03:50, arriving at 06:35, on an Airbus A320.
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