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Uzbekistan's primary international gateway in Central Asia.
Opened
1944
Location
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent International Airport, officially known as Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, is the main international airport serving Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It is the busiest airport in Central Asia by passenger traffic and serves as the primary hub for Uzbekistan Airways.
The airport has undergone significant modernization efforts in recent years, with a new terminal opened to handle growing international and domestic traffic. Its strategic location makes it an important transit point between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Named after the first President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, following his death in 2016, the airport plays a central role in Uzbekistan's efforts to expand tourism and trade links with the rest of the world.
Terminals
The airport operates multiple terminals, including a modernized international terminal and a domestic terminal, with a newer terminal facility opened in recent years to increase capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Tashkent via the Tashkent Metro (Buyuk Ipak Yoli line), taxis, and private transfer services.
Airlines here
Uzbekistan Airways is the primary hub carrier, with additional service from Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Arabia, flydubai, and other regional and international carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Renamed Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport in 2016 after the death of Uzbekistan's first president.
- ›Considered the busiest airport in Central Asia by annual passenger volume.
- ›Serves as the main hub for the national carrier Uzbekistan Airways.
- ›Located approximately 12 kilometers south of central Tashkent.
- ›A new international terminal was inaugurated to modernize facilities and boost capacity.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
