Direct passenger flights between Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent and Armenia's capital Yerevan are expected to resume in May 2026, marking the first such connection in decades.

The planned route will operate once a week using Boeing 737 aircraft, significantly improving air connectivity between the two countries, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

The new service is expected to strengthen tourism and business ties between Uzbekistan and Armenia, while offering passengers a faster and more convenient travel option.

Until now, travelers between the two capitals had to rely on connecting flights via cities such as Moscow, Istanbul, or Tbilisi, making journeys longer and less convenient.

The route will be operated by Armenian carrier Shirak Avia, based at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan. The airline, founded in 2019, operates international routes using a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.