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Turkmenistan Airlines increased flights to Seoul, Milan, Kazan and Istanbul from Oct. 25. AnewZ reported that the Central Asian country aims to meet rising passenger demand and strengthen its international air links through the move.
Before the changes took effect, the Turkmenistan News Portal reported that direct flights from the capital to Seoul would rise from one to two a week, while services to Milan would increase from two to three.
Regular flights on the Ashgabat-Kazan route have risen from four to six a week. Flights to Istanbul have increased from 12 to 13, the portal said.
The updated schedule also includes return flights to Ashgabat International Airport. The changes aim to meet rising passenger demand and strengthen Turkmenistan’s links with international aviation networks.
Not all routes will see an increase, according to Turkmen media: weekly flights to New Delhi are expected to fall from three to two. Services to Beijing, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, London and Frankfurt will continue at their previous frequencies.
The expanded flight schedule comes as Turkmenistan invests in airport infrastructure to attract international carriers and develop its air cargo sector. In August, Air Belgium operated its first cargo flight to Ashgabat International Airport. The move marked another step in the country’s efforts to become a cargo hub linking Asia and Europe.
Other Central Asian countries are also seeking to expand their international air links. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have taken steps to increase aviation connections, while Tajikistan is seeking to deepen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
Earlier this month, the lower house of Tajikistan’s parliament approved an air transport agreement with the United Arab Emirates. The agreement is expected to pave the way for additional flights between the two countries and support Tajikistan’s efforts to broaden its international aviation links.
