How to Plan a Trip to Tashkent
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Uzbekistan needs.
Your 4-step Tashkent plan
Step 1 — Book flights to TAS
Islam Karimov International Airport (TAS) is the main gateway to Tashkent. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to TASStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Chorsu Bazaar + Old City for the best first-time visit — Tashkent's iconic blue-domed Soviet market (1980) — every Central Asian spice, dried fruit, fresh bread, kebabs.
Where to stay in TashkentStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Chorsu Bazaar + Old City, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Tashkent.
Things to do in TashkentStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Bus 67/77 (to centre) is UZS 1,400 (€0.10) and takes 40–60 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
TAS arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
Uzbekistan visa-free for most Western, EU, US, UK, Canada, Japan, Korea passports up to 30 days. ETA (e-visa) available for many other nationalities at evisa.mfa.uz.