Quick answer
Delhi to Tashkent is a non-stop flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes over roughly 1,580 km, operated by Uzbekistan Airways. One-way economy fares start around ₹14,000 booked 3–6 weeks ahead in a quiet month. Indian passport holders need an Uzbekistan e-visa, applied for online, before travel. Fast trains link Tashkent to Samarkand in just over two hours.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 2h 50m
- Distance
- ≈ 1,580 km
- Starting fare
- ₹14,000 one-way
- Airlines
- Uzbekistan Airways
- Cheapest months
- Jan–Feb and Jul–Aug
- Entry
- E-visa required — apply on Uzbekistan's official e-visa portal; usually issued within about 3 working days.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Tashkent non-stop?
Uzbekistan Airways flies the non-stop from Terminal 3 at Delhi. IndiGo has also flown Delhi–Tashkent, but its service has been disrupted since Indian airlines were barred from Pakistani airspace in 2025; check whether it is operating before you book. One-stop options via Dubai or Almaty take 7–10 hours.
What are the best flight timings?
Uzbekistan is 30 minutes behind India, and the flight is under three hours, so a morning departure gives you most of a day in Tashkent. If you plan to take the train to Samarkand on arrival day, allow at least three hours between landing and departure.
Baggage
Uzbekistan Airways is a full-service airline with meals and checked baggage on most fares, though allowances vary by fare brand. Keep within the limit on the way home if you buy carpets, ceramics or suzani textiles — excess at the counter adds up quickly.
Getting from Tashkent airport to the city
The airport is close to the centre, only 15–20 minutes by car. A Yandex Go taxi costs about UZS 30,000–60,000 (₹200–400). Use the app rather than drivers who approach you in the hall.
When to book, and connecting options
Book 3–6 weeks ahead, and earlier for April–May and September–October, the best weather. Navruz on 21 March is busy. January–February and July–August, when temperatures reach 40 °C, are usually cheapest. From Tashkent, Afrosiyob high-speed trains reach Samarkand in about 2 hours 15 minutes and Bukhara in about 4 hours — book seats online early, as they sell out.
Tips for families and seniors
- Samarkand and Bukhara involve a lot of walking on uneven paving; avoid midday heat in summer.
- Carry some US dollars in clean, new notes for exchange, and keep immigration slips for registration checks.
- Vegetarian food is limited; Indian restaurants exist in Tashkent and Samarkand.
- Request wheelchair assistance when booking the flight.
See our Uzbekistan visa guide, Uzbekistan trip cost, things to do in Uzbekistan and more flight routes.
Frequently asked questions
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