Tashkent — Uzbekistan's capital and Central Asia's largest city — is where oriental bazaars, blue-domed madrasas and wide Soviet-era boulevards meet. This historic Silk Road hub has been opening up to tourists rapidly in recent years. Let's look at how to reach Tashkent from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- Tashkent is served by Islam Karimov International Airport (TAS), about 10 km from the centre
- Uzbekistan Airways periodically operates a direct TBS → TAS route (~3 h); availability depends on the season
- A flexible connection is via Baku or Istanbul
- Ticket price: $340-640 round trip, depending on season and connection
- Travel365's price calendar — find the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa and entry
Georgian citizens don't need a visa to visit Tashkent — Uzbekistan grants visa-free entry of up to 30 days for tourism. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Tashkent fits neatly into a Central Asia route alongside Almaty and Astana — the three cities are close together and combine well in one trip.
Uzbekistan's currency is the Uzbek som (UZS). Cash is often needed at bazaars and small cafés — there are plenty of ATMs in the centre. See the currency exchange guide.
🕌 Top attractions
- Hazrat Imam Complex: blue-domed madrasas and one of the world's oldest Qurans
- Chorsu Bazaar: a huge domed oriental market — spices, dried fruit, plov
- Amir Timur Square and Museum: the city's central, green heart
- Tashkent Metro: one of the world's most beautiful — each station decorated with mosaics and chandeliers
- Kukeldash Madrasa and the Chorsu old quarter — traditional crafts
- Independence Square (Mustaqillik): fountains and a wide park for a stroll
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $60-110/night || 4★ $130-220/night
- Food: plov or lagman at a local café $5-10; restaurant $20-35
- Transport: a single metro ticket ~$0.40; taxis (Yandex Go) are cheap
- Chorsu Bazaar — free entry, the best place for souvenirs
- A day trip to Samarkand by train (Afrosiyob) — a memorable experience
🗓️ Best season and practical tips
The best time is April-May and September-October — warm, sunny weather without the summer heat. July-August is very hot (+38-42°C) and winter is cold. Tashkent itself deserves 2 days; spend the rest on Samarkand and Bukhara — they're close by train.
Dress modestly when entering madrasas. Turn on an eSIM in advance so you're online the moment you land, and find cheap tickets with Travel365's flight search.
The Tashkent Metro is an attraction in itself — each station is uniquely decorated. Spend one day just riding the metro and admiring the most beautiful stations.
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