Transport in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a country with modern and well-developed transport infrastructure, offering passengers a wide range of air, rail, metro, bus, and taxi services. All major cities and regions of the country are connected by transport networks, creating convenient conditions for both domestic and international travel.
Tashkent Metro
The Tashkent Metro is the first metro system in Central Asia and one of the capital's main means of public transport. The metro connects various districts of the city and serves thousands of passengers every day.
Payment methods in the metro
In the Tashkent Metro, fares can be paid using the following methods:
- ATTO transport card — a contactless card used on the metro and other public transport.
- Concessionary ATTO cards — provide service at special rates for schoolchildren, students, pensioners, and people with disabilities.
- Bank cards — payment can be made with contactless bank cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Uzcard, and Humo.
- QR-code tickets — a convenient payment method intended for single use.
- Mobile apps — transport cards can be topped up and managed through Payme, Click, Uzum Bank, Alif, Oson, UPAY, and other services.
In addition, passengers can use daily and monthly fare plans through the ATTO system.
Air Transport
The main operator of air transport services in Uzbekistan is the national airline Uzbekistan Airways. The airline operates regular flights on domestic and international routes.
About Uzbekistan Airways
Uzbekistan Airways was founded in 1992 and is the national airline of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Key information:
- Year founded: 1992
- IATA code: HY
- Headquarters: Tashkent
- Main airport: Tashkent International Airport
International and domestic routes
The airline operates regular flights to countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Flights are available to major cities such as London, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, New York, and Moscow.
Services
- Domestic and international air travel
- Online ticket purchase
- Online check-in
- Business and economy class services
- Charter flights
- Cargo transport services
Rail Transport
Uzbekistan's railway system is an important transport network connecting all the major regions of the country. The railway infrastructure is managed by JSC "Uzbekiston Temir Yo'llari".
Uzbekiston Temir Yo'llari
The company was founded in 1994 and manages the country's railway infrastructure, as well as passenger and freight services.
Today, the total length of the railway network exceeds 7,500 kilometres, connecting all the major cities of the country.
Afrosiyob high-speed train
Afrosiyob is the most modern and fastest train in Uzbekistan. It connects the cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Karshi, and Shahrisabz.
The Afrosiyob train reaches a maximum speed of up to 250 km/h, providing passengers with comfortable and fast travel.
Other trains
- Sharq
- Nasaf
- Uzbekistan
- Intercity electric trains
- Local trains
Electronic services
Passengers can purchase railway tickets online, track train schedules, and use electronic check-in services.
Taxi and Urban Transport
In Uzbekistan's major cities, bus, metro, minibus, and taxi services are well developed. In Tashkent, Yandex Go and other modern taxi services operate.
The public transport system is regularly modernised, introducing convenient, safe, and modern transport services for passengers.