Andijan Airport plans to increase the number of flights to 60 per week after the opening of the new terminal.

Andijan International Airport plans to increase the number of flights to 60 per week after the opening of its new terminal, which is almost seven times the current eight to nine flights, according to the airport's Deputy Director, Kobiljon Abdunazarov.

According to him, the current terminal, designed for 200 passengers per hour, limits flight frequency to one flight per hour. The new terminal will be able to handle up to 1,000 passengers per hour, which will significantly increase the number of flights and expand the airport's flight network.

First and foremost, the airport plans to increase the number of flights to Russia, especially to popular destinations such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan. The airport is also preparing to handle wide-body aircraft, including the Airbus A330, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787, for which the new terminal will include additional check-in counters, security screening areas, and border control points.

However, expanding the route network depends on more than just technical capabilities. Foreign airlines are conducting an airport audit, checking, in particular, the adequacy of restrooms, security screening, and baggage handling security, all of which the current terminal does not fully meet.

Currently, Andijan operates international flights to Jeddah, Medina, Novosibirsk, Moscow's Vnukovo Airport, and Istanbul, amounting to 8-9 flights per week.

Domestic flights are also in high demand. Airport Director Sokhibjon Kenjaev noted that the two daily flights from Andijan to Tashkent (at 7:40 PM and 10:10 PM) are usually fully booked, and tickets sell out quickly.

Demand for international flights is not solely driven by Andijan residents. For example, on one recent flight to Jeddah, almost 70% of the 363 passengers were Kyrgyz citizens, due to the region's proximity to the border.

Within the Fergana Valley, only the Andijan-Tashkent route currently operates. Kenjaev explained that Andijan is located farthest from the capital among the valley's regional centers, making air travel the most practical option for Andijan residents to reach Tashkent. A schedule convenient for day trips for business trips is also being considered.

Airport passenger traffic is growing. In 2025, after resuming operations in March, the airport handled over 94,000 passengers. In the first seven months of 2026, this figure reached 127,000, and by the end of the year, over 200,000 are expected. After the full launch of the new terminal, passenger traffic is expected to increase to over one million people per year.

Construction of the new terminal is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. It was previously reported that the old passenger terminal would be demolished after the new terminal was completed due to the expansion of the runway, which rendered the existing building non-compliant with safety requirements.