Fly Khiva will inaugurate seasonal flights between Tashkent and Podgorica, linking the two cities with a scheduled air service for the first time. The carrier will commence operations between the two capitals on June 22, with services initially operating weekly, on Sundays, increasing to two weekly from July 17 with an extra rotation added on Thursdays. The airline will deploy its 225-seat Boeing 757-300 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in business class and the remaining 203 in economy. Fly Khiva’s two B757s were previously operated by Icelandair and were initially wet-leased to the airline but are now operated in-house. Tickets for the new service are available for purchase through the airline’s website.
Although Uzbekistan Airways previously maintained charter flights between the two cities, this is the first time the service will operate on a scheduled basis, meaning tickets are on free sale to the general public. Fly Khiva will conclude its seasonal operations to Podgorica on September 11. The Montenegrin capital becomes Fly Khiva’s third international destination, alongside Tbilisi and Batumi, which were introduced to its network in late May. In 2023, Montenegro became one of the few European countries to waive visas for Uzbek passport holders. The seasonal arrangement is applicable only for tour groups travelling on nonstop flights.
Established in 2021 in Khiva, Fly Khiva obtained its own Air Operator’s Certificate last year. Initially focused on cargo operations, it commenced with a Boeing 767‑300BCF freighter, serving routes from Tashkent to destinations across Europe and Asia. The airline expanded into passenger services in December 2024, offering domestic flights between Tashkent, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, and Samarkand, and launching charter flights to popular vacation spots like Sharm el‑Sheikh, coastal Turkey and Baku. Scheduled international services were introduced two weeks ago. Further flight details for the new Tashkent – Podgorica service can be found here.
What an odd airline. 757s are still owned by iceland air too
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting one 😀
ReplyDeleteContemplating booking TGD-TAS-TGD. Prices are quiet decent.
ReplyDeleteI'm also interested. Is it worth visiting?
DeleteUzbekistan is definitely worth the visit, especially if you include a visit to Samarkand and Bukhara.
DeleteAll these cities were on the Silk Road so they used to be quite prosperous back in the day.
Uzbekistan has done a lot to promote itself as both a business and tourist destination. They invested a lot in their promotion.
Out of all the Central Asian countries, I think they have the most potential to successfully rebrand themselves.
Thank you!
DeleteSerbian passport holders dont need visa at all, which is also good.
DeletePart of Pamir highway also goes through Uzbek. That is very good!
Uzbekistan is amazing. However in 40 degrees heat, I'm not sure if it would be the brightest decision.
DeleteI would also highly recommend Khiva in addition to the cities the other poster mentioned, it was my favorite but admittedly much smaller. I also went to Andijan, Nukus, Monyaq, Sharisabz, Termez, Samarkand, Buhkara and Tashkent. They were all great with the exception of Andijan. Uzbekistan has high speed rail for cheap, and domestic flights with Uzbekistan Airlines were also very cheap. It is a very nice country to visit.
DeleteI believe they got their EASA certificate just 3 weeks ago
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is 220 people in Montenegro that know about Fly Khiva, let alone want to fly with them
ReplyDeleteI think this is mainly for people from Uzbekistan.
DeleteThey do need visas for Montenegro. What is the point?
DeleteJust because you need a visa for some country does not mean flights are impossible to operate. Tour operator takes care of visa. Getting a Montenegrin visa is not rocket science. Not to mention the large Russian population now residing in Uzbekistan which can use these flights,
DeleteIs there Montenegro Embassy in Uzbekistan?
DeleteA visa is not required this summer if you travel as part of a tour group package. It is required for individual entry
DeleteRussians who travel massively via Uzbekistan maybe dont need visas for Montenegro..
DeleteThat's a unique livery
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a special Icelandair livery. They only painted over the name
Deletehttps://www.aviation24.be/airlines/icelandair/thingvellir-third-special-livery-landed-brussels-airport/
What bizarre news. A 757 from Tashkent
ReplyDeleteBravo Podgorica ofc, I wish we saw more exotic birds like these
It's not bizarre when you think about it for a minute. Many Russians moved to Uzbekistan since the war in Ukraine has started, so I guess this had also an impact on the route opening as well.
DeleteIt's not about them, it's actual tourism on both ends
DeleteAlways good to see the 757s still flying!
ReplyDeleteClassic bird
DeleteNice to see some variety at Podgorica Airport
ReplyDeleteThey really have some interesting ones like FlyOne, Air Astana and now Fly Khiva.
DeleteFly One is to Tivat
DeleteAZAL also flies to Mne.
DeleteCurious to see if they manage to fill the plane
ReplyDeleteWhy wouldn't they with tour groups. Plus they even have tickets on sale to general public so they might pick up some passengers there too.
DeleteThis was unexpected
ReplyDeleteNever heard of them
ReplyDeleteWell they are a start up from Uzbekistan.
Deletemarket in Uzbekistan is absolutely on fire. So many new airlines and routes. Apparently a lot of it has to do with huge Russian migration over there. Their air traffic is up by some crazy figures.
ReplyDeleteHow lonf are these flights?
ReplyDelete** long
Delete5h30 min
Delete757-300, great bird. I’ve seen them in Fuerteventura a lot with Condor. You can’t purchase these birds for small money, even used. 757 is Boeing big mistake, because they ceased with model, sticking with Max. 757-300, cost more then used 777-300 similar age, dunno if Boeing analysts noticed it or not. Great Bird.
ReplyDeleteNice news. Welcome!
ReplyDeleteWhich equipment did Uzbekistan Airways use on its charters?
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