BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 20. Russia's Nordwind
Airlines has launched its first scheduled passenger service between
Kazan and Tashkent, expanding air connectivity with Uzbekistan.


This was reflected in the statement published by the Uzbekistan
Airports.


According to the statement, the inaugural flight arrived at
Tashkent International Airport at 6:20 a.m. local time on July 18,
where it was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute
marking the opening of a new route.


The first flight carried 220 passengers to the Uzbek capital.
The return service departed Tashkent later the same morning at 8:15
a.m. local time, with 207 passengers on board bound for Kazan.


"The inaugural Kazan-Tashkent flight was welcomed with a
ceremonial water arch in accordance with aviation tradition,
marking the launch of the new scheduled route," the statement
said.


The new service will operate twice a week. Flights will depart
Kazan on Mondays and Fridays, while return services from Tashkent
will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Flight time is
approximately three hours and 30 minutes.







With the launch of the route, Nordwind Airlines becomes the
fifth carrier operating scheduled flights between Tashkent and
Kazan. The route is also served by Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air,
FlyOne Asia, and UVT Aero, offering passengers greater travel
options and increased seat capacity.


"The new route expands travel opportunities between Uzbekistan
and Russia and strengthens regular air links between the two
countries," the airport noted.


The addition of another airline to the Kazan-Tashkent market
reflects growing demand for passenger travel between Uzbekistan and
Russia, driven by tourism, business activity, and family travel.
Expanded competition on the route is also expected to improve
connectivity and provide travelers with more flexible
scheduling.


Founded in 2008, Nordwind Airlines is one of Russia's private
carriers. The airline is headquartered at Sheremetyevo
International Airport in Moscow and operates a network of more than
200 destinations. Its fleet includes Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Airbus
A321, and Airbus A330 aircraft, serving both domestic and
international routes. The launch of the Kazan-Tashkent service
further broadens the carrier's presence in the Central Asian market
as airlines continue expanding regional connectivity.