Uzbekistan Airways Launches Direct Tashkent-Goa Flights

Mumbai, Sep 6 (PTI) Uzbekistan Airways on Friday announced the commencement of direct flights from Tashkent to Goa from October 27.

The twice-a-week flight will be operated between Uzbekistan's capital city Tashkent and Manohar International Airport (Mopa) in North Goa with an Airbus A320 aircraft, it said.

The route will open up new avenues for tourism and cultural exchange between Uzbekistan and Goa, it stated.

The introduction of these flights comes after consistent follow-ups with the Uzbekistan Embassy and tour operators and with crucial support from the Indian Embassy in Tashkent, it said, adding that concerted efforts of the Goa Department of Tourism have played a critical role in making this connection a reality.

The new route aligns with the state's broader strategy to diversify the tourist base and promote Goa as a year-round destination, it added.