Yemisi Izuora
Turkish Airlines has added Samarkand to its flight network as the 302nd destination of Turkish Airlines.
Oriental News Nigeria reports that Samarkand which was founded on the Silk Road and has been one of the most important transportation lines of world trade for centuries, has become 2nd destination of Turkish Airlines to be operated in Uzbekistan after capital city Tashkent. The city was added to the list of “World Cultural Heritage”, and taken under preservation by UNESCO.
Turkish Airlines CEO; Bilal Ekşi while speaking at the opening ceremony held at Samarkand Airport, said; “We have launched flights to Samarkand, one of the most important cities of our civilization, and on Unesco’s World Heritage list. It will be able to fly to Samarkand from 121 countries , through direct flights that we launched. I believe that this pearl city which hosting the madrasahs , mosques , museums ,tombs , observatory and architectural masterpieces , will progress in tourism in a short time. Also ; we are glad to serve this city that is the eternal resting place for historical figures and scholars.”
Mr Ekşi still commenting at the ceremony, said “We are proud that making stronger ties between two brother countries by operating our flights since 1992 . Turkish Airlines is operating flights to Tashkent 7 times per week and will operate Samarkand flights 2 times in a week So; we expect that Samarkand flights will reach 3 frequency per week. I believe that the air transporting agreement which renewed in this week , will strenghten airline bridge between two countries. So ; it provided that we fly to more destinations with more frequencies . I would like to thanks to esteemed administrators of Uzbekistan ‘‘
Istanbul-Samarkand flights will be operated 2 times per week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, in both directions. Round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Samarkand starting from 364$ including all taxes and fees.