Tashkent Air
A Ugandan scheduled carrier associated with Air Uganda, operating a compact East African network from Entebbe under the U7 and UGA codes.
About Tashkent Air
Tashkent Air is identified by the U7 IATA code, UGA ICAO code and Air Uganda website, all of which correspond to the Ugandan carrier Air Uganda. Air Uganda was founded in 2007 and operated as a privately owned scheduled airline headquartered in Uganda. Its commercial identity focused on regional links within East Africa rather than services connected with the Uzbek city of Tashkent.
Entebbe was the airline’s primary hub and the leading departure point in its network. The carrier operated 13 routes serving seven destinations across six countries, linking Entebbe with important regional cities such as Nairobi, Kigali, Bujumbura, Juba, Dar Es Salaam and Mombasa. Kigali, Bujumbura, Dar Es Salaam and Juba also featured prominently among its departure airports.
Aircraft associated with the operation included Boeing/McDonnell Douglas MD-87 jets and Canadair Regional Jets. These types were suited to the airline’s short- and medium-distance regional flying, although they offered different cabin dimensions and seating layouts. Service was structured as a scheduled airline product, with the precise cabin, baggage and onboard provisions depending on the aircraft and fare conditions.
The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. No confidently documented proprietary frequent-flyer programme can be identified, so travellers should not assume that flights earned points or provided reciprocal status benefits. Any historical partnership privileges would have depended on the specific ticket, operating period and participating airline rather than membership in a global alliance.
The network’s main strength was its practical coverage of several East African capitals and commercial centres through a relatively compact operation. That scale could also be a challenge: fewer aircraft and frequencies generally provide less flexibility when schedules change. The Air Uganda operation associated with these codes ceased flying in 2014, so current searches may show historical route information rather than bookable services.
Good to know
Flying with Tashkent Air — what to expect
Historical Airline
The Air Uganda operation associated with the U7 and UGA codes ceased flying in 2014. Treat listings under Tashkent Air as historical unless a booking platform clearly identifies a current operating carrier.
Entebbe Connections
Entebbe was the principal hub and the most important departure point. Regional connections were concentrated around East African capitals and commercial centres.
Mixed Aircraft Types
The recorded fleet included MD-87 and Canadair Regional Jet aircraft. Cabin space and overhead-bin capacity could therefore vary by aircraft type.
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances can differ by fare and route, and historical policies may no longer be reliable. Confirm the operating airline and allowance shown on the ticket before travel.
Limited Rebooking Options
A compact regional network generally offers fewer same-day alternatives during disruption. Travellers making separate onward connections should allow a generous buffer.
Network overview
Where Tashkent Air flies
Tashkent Air operates 13 routes to 7 destinations across 6 countries, its longest sector reaching Dar Es Salaam to Entebbe (1,074 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Tashkent Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Dar Es Salaam → Entebbe
1,074 km · DAR → EBB
The longest sector in the Tashkent Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Tashkent Air
Notable destinations on Tashkent Air's network.
U7EntebbedirectU7BujumburadirectU7Dar Es SalaamdirectU7JubadirectU7KigalidirectU7MombasadirectU7NairobidirectDestination list is indicative of Tashkent Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Tashkent Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Its network served Entebbe, Bujumbura, Dar Es Salaam, Juba, Kigali, Mombasa and Nairobi. These services connected six countries in East Africa.
- The longest route was Dar Es Salaam to Entebbe, about 1,074 km nonstop.
- Entebbe was Tashkent Air’s primary hub and its busiest departure point, providing connections across the airline’s East African network.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. If no Tashkent Air service is available, the search may surface current alternatives operated by other airlines.
- Tashkent Air served exactly 7 destinations across 6 countries, operating 13 routes.
- The busiest departure airports were Entebbe, Kigali, Bujumbura, Dar Es Salaam and Juba, in that order by number of routes.
- This airline is not currently operating, so new Tashkent Air tickets are generally unavailable. For comparable East African routes, fares are often lower when booked early and outside major holidays and peak travel periods.
- A dependable current carry-on limit is not available for this historical operation. Travellers should follow the allowance stated by the operating airline on their booking, particularly because smaller regional aircraft may have limited overhead-bin space.