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Samarkand Airport Traffic Rises 9.4% In First Half Of 2025

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) experienced a 9.4% year-on-year growth in passenger traffic during the first half of 2025, handling a total of 708,000 passengers, according to Air Marakanda, the airport’s operator. This growth underscores the airport’s strengthening position as a key gateway for tourism and international connectivity in Uzbekistan.

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Hainan Airlines Launches Xi’an to Vladivostok Route in December

Hainan Airlines is expanding its network to Russia with a new direct route from Xi’an, China, to Vladivostok, beginning December 3, 2024. The service will operate four times weekly, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and is expected to cater to both business and leisure travelers. The flights are scheduled to depart from Xi’an at 07:40,…