Central Asia Tourism news

Two new UNESCO sites for Central Asia The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan (Central Asian depression) in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan and the Tigrovaya Balka Tugan forests near Amu Darya in Tajikistan were added to the UNESCO World Heritage site list. The transnational property of Cold Winter deserts of Turan

Flights from Mumbai to Tashkent and Almaty Direct Mumbai–Tashkent and Mumbai-Almaty routes have been reinstated after a period of suspension. IndiGo Airlines will start 4 times a week nonstop flights from Mumbai to Tashkent as of 1.9.2025 and also Mumbai to Almaty 4 times a week from 2.9.2025. This provides

Bishkek Manas Airport has changed IATA code from FRU to BSZ The Manas international airport serving Bishkek has changed its IATA code from FRU to BSZ. The old code referred to the old name of Bishkek which was Frunze. The new designation aligns the airport’s identity more closely with the

Special border permit is no longer required to enter Pamir from Alai, Kyrgyzstan The special border permit for tourists to enter Pamir from Kyrgyz Alai region (Kyzyl Art / Bordobo) and vice versa is no longer required. The closure of border that took place after the border clashes between the

First Tourist Train from China to Kazakhstan Launches as Trial Run, Not Yet Operational A cultural tourism train journey between Xi’an (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) launched on May 29, marking a symbolic step in bilateral ties. The train departed from Xi’an, carrying approximately 234–246 passengers, including a Kazakh delegation, cultural

Centrum Air now offers twice-weekly direct flights between Nukus, Aktau, and Almaty Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air has introduced new direct flights linking Nukus (Karakalpakstan), Aktau, and Almaty, boosting connectivity across Central Asia and supporting regional tourism and trade. As of July 3, 2025, flights now operate twice weekly between Nukus and