Airfare to Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent is an old stop on the Great Silk Road. Although destroyed by an earthquake in 1966 – and ‘modernized’ by the Russians before than in 1917, the country still has a few glimpses into its ancient past. Travelers should ake sure to stop at bustling Saligokh Street, and the Oloy Bozori, the central market.

Airfare to Tashkent will be the cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. Mondays are popular with business travellers and weekends are key dates for holidaymakers wanting the longest trips possible – avoid these dates.

Also consider flights into Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. To get between the cities, you can grab a spot on a train, bus or flight. Look for cheap flights on no frills airlines. Although it will take longer to reach your destination, a bus or train could save you enough cash to make it worth your while.

Another possible money-saving tip is to look for flights that go through Bangkok, Thailand; Delhi, India; or another major gateway city instead of flying direct. Because there are more flights – and competition – from these cities on low budget airlines, you can save some cash over flying non-stop to your destination. It is very common to layover in one of these main cities.

Finally, consider traveling on a lesser-known carrier. Uzbekistan Airways is the national airline. However, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines and other airlines also stop in Tashkent.

The most expensive air tickets to Tashkent are found during peak holiday travel times, such as the New Year. Also be aware of national events or festivals, which can also cause ticket prices to rise.

Summary of Money Saving Tips:

• Fly mid-week
• Book your holiday during the off-peak season
• Consider flying into Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and traveling overland to Tashkent via train or bus
• Look for flights that go through large cities, with many flights
• Check out carriers besides the national airline – they may undercut the monopolistic competition

For more information on Tashkent, check out BootsnAll’s Tashkent Travel Guide.