SolitAir has launched operations to Uzbekistan, adding Tashkent International Airport and Navoiy International Airport to its growing Central Asian cargo network.
The two destinations join the carrier’s existing services to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan and Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan, bringing the number of Central Asian republics served by SolitAir to three.
The airline said its Uzbekistan operations will have a particular focus on perishable shipments and provide additional connectivity between the country and markets across the Global South and Europe.
The expansion takes SolitAir’s network to more than 60 destinations across over 40 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, served from its hub at Dubai World Central.
According to SolitAir, air transport operators handled 57,200 tonnes of cargo in Uzbekistan during the first half of 2026, with freight volumes supported by infrastructure investment and changing regional trade patterns.
SolitAir operates seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters, each offering 20 tonnes of cargo capacity, from its 20,440-square-metre cargo hub at Dubai World Central. The facility has been operational since October 2024.
The carrier plans to expand its fleet to 20 aircraft by the end of 2027.
Hamdi Osman, founder and chief executive of SolitAir, said: “In a market handling more than 100,000 tonnes of air cargo annually, SolitAir brings additional capacity and network connectivity across the Global South and Europe, supporting Uzbekistan’s ambitions to further strengthen its position as a Eurasian transport hub.
“At SolitAir, our goal is to support the ambitions of fast-growing yet underserved destinations. Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region offer us an important opportunity to contribute to the growth of these markets as we move closer to our vision of providing the Global South with unparalleled connectivity.”
