Pegasus Airlines has revealed plans to launch flights to Uzbekistan. The Turkish low-cost carrier will connect Istanbul to three new cities. Flights to Bukhara will begin on December 14, followed by Andijan on December 18. A third route to Termez is scheduled to start on March 1, 2027. Ticket prices from Istanbul start at just 99 dollars.
The airline's route selection appears to be a deliberate strategic move. Pegasus chose cities where Turkish Airlines does not currently operate direct flights. This approach allows Pegasus to avoid direct competition with the national carrier. Pegasus will be the sole operator on the Bukhara and Andijan routes. All flights will depart from Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Uzbekistan has become one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations worldwide. International arrivals surged by over 20 percent in 2026 compared to last year. The country welcomed more than 10 million foreign visitors in nine months. Tourism exports reached 5.3 billion dollars during the same period. These figures highlight enormous potential for airlines entering the market.
With this expansion, Uzbekistan becomes the sixth country in Pegasus's regional network. The airline already serves destinations in Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Pegasus has been steadily increasing its capacity across Central Asia. If the new routes proved profitable, further expansion would likely follow. The move strengthens Istanbul's role as a key transit hub for the region.
