Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has announced.
The new service is expected to establish an additional air link between Sri Lanka and Central Asia, while opening up new opportunities for the country’s tourism industry.
According to the Ministry, the service is scheduled to operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, during Sri Lanka’s 2026–2027 tourism season.
The introduction of the new route is expected to support the growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector and strengthen connectivity between the two countries.
The Ministry further noted that the service would contribute to enhancing travel links and promoting closer ties between Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan.
