Uzbekistan Airways is launching a new flight route from Fergana to Urumqi on April 4, with weekly flights on Fridays. Tashkent to Urumqi flights continue at five per week. In 2024, travel from Uzbekistan to China increased significantly, primarily for tourism purposes.

Uzbekistan Airways is expanding its operations by introducing a new flight route from Fergana, Uzbekistan, to Urumqi, China, as reported by Trend. This new service is set to commence on April 4 and will operate weekly flights every Friday, improving logistical efficiency for travelers on this route.

In addition to the new Fergana-Urumqi route, Uzbekistan Airways currently maintains air connectivity from Tashkent to Urumqi, offering five flights per week. This ensures that travelers have ample options for their journeys between Uzbekistan and China.

The number of Uzbek nationals traveling to China has surged, with a significant total of 18,347 recorded in the year 2024, marking an impressive year-over-year increase of 89.4 percent. Notably, tourism has been the primary motivation for these travels, with 14,623 individuals identifying tourism as the reason for their visits to China.

In summary, Uzbekistan Airways is enhancing its flight services by launching a new route from Fergana to Urumqi beginning April 4, with weekly flights on Fridays. The existing Tashkent to Urumqi flights bolster travel options further. The rise of Uzbek nationals traveling to China highlights the growing interest in tourism, with notable increases over the past year.

Original Source: en.trend.az

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