Uzbekistan based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flight operations between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation.The new air route expands flight connectivity between Sri Lanka and Central Asia, opening additional avenues for the island’s tourism sector.

According to the Ministry, the scheduled service will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, throughout Sri Lanka’s 2026–2027 tourism season.The Ministry noted that the launch of this service will boost tourism growth, enhance passenger connectivity and promote closer bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan. (