Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Centrum Air has launched regular direct flights connecting Samarkand and Sochi, offering greater convenience for travelers between Uzbekistan and Russia’s Black Sea coast.

The new route provides residents and visitors of Samarkand with easy access to the popular resort city of Sochi.

According to the flight schedule, services operate twice a week — on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Departure from Samarkand International Airport: 05:05

Arrival at Sochi Airport: 06:50
(Local times are indicated for each airport.)

The launch of this new route is expected to boost tourism and business ties between Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation, while also expanding the range of air travel options available to passengers.