Etihad launches Tashkent service to boost cargo connectivity

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural service to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, connecting the Central Asian market with Abu Dhabi and Etihad Cargo’s wider global network.

The new route is expected to strengthen air cargo connectivity to one of Central Asia’s relatively underserved markets, with Abu Dhabi serving as a gateway for cargo moving between Uzbekistan and international destinations.

The service will support the transportation of high-value, dense and time-sensitive commodities, including garments and textiles, fresh and dried produce, electronics, pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.

Through its Abu Dhabi hub, Etihad Cargo will provide businesses in Uzbekistan with access to a broader global airfreight network, supporting faster movement of goods and strengthening trade links between Central Asia and international markets.

The new Tashkent connection further expands Etihad’s regional network and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a strategic logistics gateway between Central Asia and global trade markets.