(L-R) Mr. Mohd Akbal Setia, Director of International Promotions for America, Europe and Oceania, Tourism Malaysia; Ms. Amanda Woo, Chief Commercial Officer, AirAsia Aviation Group; Mr. Chua Choon Hwa; Deputy Secretary-General (Tourism) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture; Mr. Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X; His Excellency Mr. Karomidin Gadoev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia; Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman of AirAsia X and Mr Ikhlas Kamarudin, CEO of Ikhlas.com.
(IN SHORT) AirAsia X will inaugurate a thrice-weekly Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent service on 15 October 2025, enabling Singapore travellers to reach Uzbekistan through Fly-Thru connections in Kuala Lumpur. This new route follows the airline’s successful Almaty launch in early 2024 and seeks to deepen tourism, trade, and cultural links between Southeast Asia and Central Asia. CEO Benyamin Ismail highlighted strong demand—Almaty already contributes over 10% of Singapore Fly-Thru traffic—while Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Malaysia emphasized the route’s diplomatic and economic significance. Promotional all-inclusive one-way fares from SGD 391 are on sale until 6 July 2025 for travel through 14 September 2026. Tashkent, famed for its Silk Road monuments and lively markets, is poised to welcome a growing influx of adventurous travellers.
(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 2025-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia X (AAX) is proud to announce the expansion of its Central Asia network with a new Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent service launching on 15 October 2025. Operating three flights per week, the route will seamlessly connect Singapore travellers to Uzbekistan via AirAsia’s popular Fly-Thru hub in Kuala Lumpur, where passengers can choose from 11 daily Singapore–Kuala Lumpur flights.
Building on the success of AAX’s Almaty link introduced in early 2024—with strong load factors and increasing frequency—this latest addition aims to strengthen commercial, tourism, and cultural ties between Southeast Asia and Central Asia. Through Fly-Thru, guests from ASEAN and Australia gain easy access to over 130 destinations worldwide, making travel to Tashkent more affordable and convenient than ever.
“Opening Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent marks a key step in our growth strategy across Asia and beyond,” said Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X. “Uzbekistan’s robust economic expansion and growing middle class present exciting opportunities. After seeing Almaty emerge as one of our top Fly-Thru markets from Singapore—accounting for over 10% of bookings this year—we are confident that Tashkent will attract travellers seeking new adventures and seamless connections.”
H.E. Mr. Karomidin Gadoev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia, added: “Direct AAX flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent represent a significant milestone for Uzbekistan–Malaysia relations. As Uzbekistan’s tourism sector flourishes and Malaysia remains a leading regional hub, this service will boost visitor exchanges and open fresh avenues for investment.”
To celebrate the new route, AirAsia X is offering promotional one-way all-in fares from SGD 391* from Singapore to Tashkent via Kuala Lumpur. Tickets are available on the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com from today until 6 July 2025, for travel between 15 October 2025 and 14 September 2026.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s dynamic capital, is celebrated for its striking Islamic architecture, vibrant bazaars, and verdant parks. As the country’s largest city and economic centre, it offers travellers a gateway to Silk Road heritage sites, burgeoning business opportunities, and authentic cultural experiences.
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