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Navoi International Airport

Navoi, Uzbekistan

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Navoi International Airport

Navoi, Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan's cargo and logistics gateway in the desert heartland.

Location
Navoi, Uzbekistan
Navoi International Airport (IATA: NVI, ICAO: UZSA) is located in Navoi, a city in central Uzbekistan. The airport serves both passenger and cargo operations, though it is particularly distinguished as a significant cargo hub in Central Asia. The airport gained international attention when Korean Air established a cargo hub there, taking advantage of Navoi's strategic position along transcontinental air routes between Asia and Europe. This partnership helped develop the airport's logistics infrastructure considerably. While passenger traffic remains modest compared to Uzbekistan's larger airports in Tashkent and Samarkand, Navoi International plays an important regional role and serves the industrial city of Navoi, which is a center for mining and chemical industries.
Terminals
The airport has a modest passenger terminal facility handling limited scheduled and charter flights alongside its larger cargo operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and Navoi city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles, with limited public transit options.
Airlines here
Korean Air has historically operated cargo services using Navoi as a Central Asian hub, while Uzbekistan Airways has provided domestic and limited regional passenger connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Korean Air selected Navoi as a major Central Asian cargo hub due to its strategic geographic location between Asia and Europe.
  • ›Navoi is situated in the Kyzylkum Desert region, offering relatively favorable weather conditions for flight operations.
  • ›The airport supports the industrial economy of Navoi, which hosts major mining and chemical enterprises.
  • ›Navoi International is one of several airports operated under Uzbekistan's national aviation authority.
  • ›The cargo hub development at Navoi was part of a broader Uzbek government strategy to attract foreign aviation investment.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Gateway to the ancient Silk Road heartland of Uzbekistan

Navoi International Airport serves the industrial city of Navoi in central Uzbekistan, a region historically significant as a crossroads of Silk Road trade routes. The airport has grown in strategic importance as a cargo hub, particularly following its development as a transit point for international freight operations, notably with Korean Air Cargo establishing a major hub here. It handles a modest volume of passenger traffic while punching well above its weight in air freight throughput.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A compact single terminal handling domestic and limited international passenger flights with basic amenities.
  • Cargo Terminal — The primary driver of the airport's international profile, purpose-built to support heavy cargo and transit freight operations.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for transfer to Navoi city centre
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators and hotels
  • Shared minibuses (marshrutkas) connecting the airport to Navoi and nearby Bukhara
  • Hotel shuttle services offered by select accommodations in the city
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Navoi
  • Zerafshan Hotel Navoi
  • Navruz Hotel Navoi
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are limited to a small café offering tea, local snacks, and simple meals. Travellers are advised to explore Navoi city centre for more substantial Uzbek cuisine, including plov, samsa, and shashlik at local chaikhanas. Bukhara, roughly 90 kilometres away, offers a wider range of restaurants for those with time to spare.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of your flight as check-in procedures can be thorough and queues unpredictable.
  • Carry local currency (Uzbekistani Som) as card payment facilities may be limited inside the terminal.
  • Confirm your flight details directly with the airline, as schedules at smaller Uzbek airports can change with little notice.
  • If transiting through Navoi for cargo purposes, ensure all documentation and customs paperwork is prepared well in advance.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

NVI → DME3R · 734
NVI → DMEHY · 320
NVI → LEDHY · 320
NVI → TASHY · I14 320
NVI → LEDSU · 320
NVI → DMEU6 · 320
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Navoiy International Airport is an airport of entry in Navoiy, Uzbekistan.

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