Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Uzbekistan
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
5.8/10Tashkent Metro provides modern urban transit with expanding coverage. Regional cities have basic bus networks. High-speed Tashkent-Samarkand rail line operational. Limited integration between modes outside major cities. Samarkand tramway system reopened in 2017 after 44-year gap. Coverage concentrated in urban centers with developing rural connections.
Road Infrastructure
5.2/1042,000 km highway network with ~4,000 km of international importance. M41 regional corridor reconstruction underway with World Bank support. Road quality varies significantly; urban roads better maintained than rural. Rapid vehicle fleet expansion outpacing infrastructure growth. Climate vulnerability affects 70% of road assets. Modernization projects targeting 500% capacity expansion by 2030.
Internet Speed
5.5/10Growing fiber optic deployment in urban areas with average speeds around 60-80 Mbps in Tashkent. Mobile internet widely available through major carriers. Rural areas still rely on slower connections. Government investing in digital infrastructure as part of modernization strategy. 4G coverage expanding nationwide.
Avg: 72+ Mbps • Expanding in major cities (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara), limited in rural regions
Airport Connectivity
6.8/10180 total airports with 10 major facilities. Tashkent International Airport is regional hub serving 50+ airlines with strong Central Asian connectivity. Domestic network covers major cities. Growing international routes to Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Airport modernization ongoing. Limited long-haul direct international flights outside Tashkent.
Hubs: Tashkent International Airport (TAS), Samarkand International Airport (SKD), Bukhara International Airport (BHI), Urgench Airport (UGC), Andijan Airport (ADS)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- ~3,000-5,000 UZS/month (~€0.25-0.40) in Tashkent
- Bus Trip
- ~1,000-2,000 UZS (~€0.08-0.16) per ride
- Taxi
- ~2,000 UZS start (~€0.16) + ~500-800 UZS/km (~€0.04-0.06/km)
- High-speed Train
- ~50,000-150,000 UZS (€4-12) Tashkent-Samarkand high-speed rail
Mobile Network
Reliable mobile networks from major carriers (Beeline, Ucell, Perfectum). Strong 4G coverage in cities and along transport corridors. 5G rollout beginning in major urban centers. Network quality generally good in populated areas with improving rural connectivity.
Driving License
International Driving Permit (IDP) required for foreign nationals. Valid foreign licenses accepted with IDP for temporary visits (typically up to 1 year). Uzbekistan drives on the right side. Vehicle registration and insurance required. Temporary import permits needed for foreign vehicles. No license conversion required for short-term visitors.
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