Frankfurt and Copenhagen Join Tashkent in a 2026 Travel Boost — Centrum Air Opens New Routes That Make Exploring Europe and Central Asia Easier Than Ever

Published on December 2, 2025

Frankfurt, Copenhagen, and Tashkent are set to become central points of a new tourism corridor in 2026 as Centrum Air prepares to launch its first scheduled European services. According to the airline’s official announcement, flights from Tashkent to Frankfurt will begin on 30 March 2026, followed by Tashkent to Copenhagen on 31 March 2026, marking a significant expansion of Uzbekistan’s long-haul air network. Through these additions, travellers gain new access to major European gateways recognised by regulatory and transport authorities for their global connectivity and tourism value.

A Strategic Entry Into Western Europe’s Tourism Hubs

Centrum Air’s move into Frankfurt Airport and Copenhagen Airport positions Tashkent within Europe’s high-traffic aviation system. Frankfurt Airport operates under Germany’s regulated international aviation framework and is listed as one of Europe’s busiest hubs by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. Copenhagen Airport, Denmark’s largest international gateway, is classified by the Danish Transport Ministry as a key Nordic hub with strong tourism flows across Scandinavia and the Baltic region.

Both airports serve as major distribution points for leisure, business, and long-haul tourism, and the introduction of direct links from Tashkent expands Uzbekistan’s reach across Europe’s established travel markets.

Modern A321neo Aircraft to Serve Both Routes

The airline will deploy Airbus A321neo aircraft for these operations, an aircraft certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for long-range and fuel-efficient travel. Official documentation confirms the A321neo meets international environmental and noise standards, making it suitable for operations at large European airports with strict sustainability requirements.

The choice of aircraft allows Centrum Air to operate medium-range missions across continents while maintaining efficient fuel performance, improved cabin experience, and compliance with ICAO environmental benchmarks.

Scheduled Services Designed for Tourism and Transit Growth

The Tashkent–Frankfurt route will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, with a flight time of approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes. Frankfurt’s extensive list of destinations, as published in its official airport route catalogue, allows travellers from Central Asia easier access to European cultural, heritage, and city-break destinations.

The Tashkent–Copenhagen route will also run twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an estimated duration of 7 hours and 30 minutes. From Copenhagen, travellers gain seamless connections to Northern Europe, the Scandinavian fjord region, Arctic tourism circuits, and Baltic capitals listed in official regional tourism and transport databases.

Strengthening Uzbekistan’s Position as a Central Asian Tourism Gateway

Uzbekistan continues to focus on expanding its tourism profile through improved air access, a priority reflected in national tourism strategies published by official government bodies. By securing new direct connections from Frankfurt and Copenhagen, the country enhances accessibility for visitors from Germany, Denmark, and the wider Schengen region. These markets are consistently reported within European tourism statistics as strong outbound-travel regions with high cultural and adventure travel engagement.

The new flights also support multi-destination itineraries across Central Asia, connecting through airports managed by Uzbekistan Airports JSC and listed in its official domestic and international flight schedules.

Improved European Access to Central Asia’s Expanding Tourism Circuit

Travellers from Europe gain direct access to Tashkent, a central hub for exploring Silk Road destinations such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and modern cities listed in Uzbekistan’s national tourism portal. These heritage-rich locations are internationally recognised for their architectural, archaeological, and cultural significance, and the addition of direct routes strengthens the country’s ability to attract longer-stay cultural travellers and heritage explorers.

The routes also link Europe to emerging adventure tourism regions in Central Asia, including desert landscapes, mountain eco-routes, and national parks included in Uzbekistan’s official nature-tourism development plans.

Competitive Fares to Encourage Leisure and VFR Travel

In accordance with Uzbekistan’s aviation tariff guidelines, Centrum Air has published competitive fare levels for the new routes. One-way fares start from 3,700,000 UZS for Frankfurt and 3,000,000 UZS for Copenhagen, both inclusive of baggage. These fare structures are positioned to attract not only tourists but also visiting-friends-and-relatives (VFR) travellers and regional business travellers seeking affordable long-haul options.

The combination of modern aircraft, competitive pricing, and strong European airport partnerships supports broader goals of increasing two-way tourism flows between Europe and Central Asia.

Foundation for Future Expansion Across Europe

Centrum Air’s official statements indicate ongoing evaluation of additional European destinations as part of a long-term network expansion plan. While no further routes have been formally confirmed, the 2026 launches establish the framework for broader connectivity between Uzbekistan and Europe’s aviation and tourism markets.

These new services reinforce Uzbekistan’s strategic aim of improving international air mobility while providing European travellers with direct access to one of Central Asia’s most significant cultural destinations