Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek airline Centrum Air has launched direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala in Sri Lanka.
The new route will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, until the end of March 2027, the Dunyo news agency reported.
The inaugural flight arrived at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport at 17:30 local time on 28 October, carrying 160 passengers.
The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute, followed by an official opening ceremony.
The route was launched following negotiations involving the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad, Centrum Air and relevant Sri Lankan organisations. Representatives of the host side expressed their appreciation for the introduction of direct flights on the Tashkent–Mattala–Tashkent route.
The new service is expected to strengthen transport links between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka and create additional opportunities for developing trade, investment and tourism.
The direct flights will also allow Uzbekistan to serve as a transit hub for air travel between Sri Lanka and Central Asian countries.
The service is scheduled to operate until the end of March 2027.
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