Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In order to increase the country’s tourism potential, make full use of the opportunities of the newly created Samarkand International Airport and develop a competitive environment in the air transportation market, an "open skies" regime will be introduced at Samarkand International Airport from 1 October 2022.

The "open skies" regime means the removal of restrictions on flights and destinations for foreign airlines in accordance with international law, taking into account the technical capabilities of Samarkand International Airport.

From now on, foreign airlines will be able to carry out air transportation to Samarkand International Airport, regardless of the presence or absence of an intergovernmental agreement on air traffic.

Foreign aviation authorities have been notified of the introduction of a new order at Samarkand International Airport from 1 October in the prescribed manner.