Budapest Set to Establish Air Link with Major Central Asian City

Are you tired of tedious layovers and limited travel options to Central Asia? Worry no more! A new direct flight will soon connect Budapest with the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, making your travel experience hassle-free and enjoyable.

TL;DR:

• Direct flight connecting Budapest and Tashkent to launch in the second half of this year
• Wizz Air likely to operate the air link
• Budapest-Hangzhou direct cargo flight also coming soon
• Stronger economic and diplomatic ties between Hungary and Uzbekistan
• More flights to China expected due to growing commercial and touristic connections

🌐 A New Air Link to Foster Economic Relations

Flora Goodwin, an expert in travel and air connections, reports that Márton Nagy, Hungary’s minister for economic development, announced the forthcoming direct flight between Budapest and Tashkent at the International Investment Forum in Tashkent. According to Nagy, this air link plays a crucial part in bilateral economic relations, further strengthening the bond between the two countries.

✈️ Wizz Air: A Promising Operator

Nagy also mentioned that Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost airline, has a high chance of operating the air link. Robert Carey, the airline’s president, is currently in Uzbekistan negotiating the flight route with Uzbek airport authorities. Wizz Air is also set to operate a Budapest-Hangzhou direct cargo flight, further solidifying Budapest Airport’s role as a logistics hub for goods distribution between China and Eastern Europe.

🔗 Stronger Ties Between Hungary and Uzbekistan

The establishment of the direct air link follows recent diplomatic and economic developments between Hungary and Uzbekistan. In March, Uzbekistan opened an embassy in Budapest, which means all member states of the Organisation of Turkic States now have diplomatic representation in Hungary. Moreover, the Hungarian OTP Bank is the fifth-largest player in Uzbekistan’s banking sector, boasting over 1.6 million customers.

Growing Connections with China

According to Budflyer, the upcoming Budapest-Hangzhou cargo flight and the strengthening commercial and touristic ties between Hungary and China suggest that more passenger and cargo flights between Budapest and China will likely be launched in the near future.

Don’t miss out on these exciting new travel options – stay tuned for more updates on the Budapest-Tashkent air link! 🌍

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