London Gatwick Broadens Asian Reach: New Flights to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan Launched

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

This summer, London Gatwick is expanding its flight offerings to Asia and the Middle East, with over 90 weekly flights available. This expansion follows the introduction of new routes to Baku, Ashgabat, and Tashkent.

In recent weeks, the airport has welcomed three new carriers: Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. Services include three flights per week to Baku since March, twice-weekly flights to Ashgabat starting last Saturday, and a weekly flight to Tashkent commencing last Sunday.

With these additions, London Gatwick now serves 12 destinations across Asia and the Middle East, including China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Additionally, new services to Beijing (Air China), Guangzhou (China Southern), and Singapore (Singapore Airlines) are scheduled to begin this summer.

Stephanie Wear, VP Aviation Development, London Gatwick said:“We are delighted to welcome three new flag carriers to London Gatwick, providing excellent connectivity to previously underserved markets in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

“We are continuing to develop our long-haul options at London Gatwick and these new routes, while fantastic destinations in their own right, also provide passengers with excellent onward connectivity across Asia.”

London Gatwick is committed to securing its long-term prosperity. The airport’s proposal to activate the Northern Runway is presently under thorough scrutiny by the Planning Inspectorate. This strategic initiative, designed to minimize environmental impact, promises enhanced operational resilience, decreased delays, and substantial economic benefits at both national and regional levels. By fostering trade, promoting tourism, and generating employment opportunities, this plan is poised to make a meaningful contribution to economic growth.

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