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Nordwind enters Tashkent–Kazan route as fifth carrier, intensifying competition

Russian carrier to operate bi-weekly frequency on the route

27 June 2026 CentralAsia+Aero
Russsia's Nordwind Airlines' aircraft at Kazan airport in Russia
Image: via Uzbekistan Airports

Nordwind Airlines is set to launch year-round, scheduled direct flights to Tashkent from Kazan, further heating up competition on the route.

The Russian private carrier will become the fifth player on the city-pair, introducing new capacity alongside Uzbek airlines Uzbekistan Airways and Centrum Air, FlyOne Asia as well as Russia’s UVT Aero, according to airport operator Uzbekistan Airports.

Nordwind plans to operate the service twice weekly starting July 18, with an estimated block time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: Six companies shortlisted for Bukhara new airport build-operate tender.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: Asman Airlines to connect four Kyrgyz cities with Uzbek capital.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: Malaysia’s MASkargo launches scheduled freighter operations via Tashkent.

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