Tajikistan’s privately-owned airline, Somon Ai,r has announced the resumption of flights on the Dushanbe–Dubai–Dushanbe route starting March 11.
Flights on this route were temporarily suspended in early March amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
According to the airline, flights between Dushanbe and Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai will operate on March 11, 13 and 15. The schedule for subsequent flights has already been published on the airline’s official website.
The company noted that tickets for the flights are already on sale, although ticket prices have not yet been disclosed.
Passengers can obtain additional information by contacting the airline via the following numbers: +992 44 640 40 49; +992 44 640 40 50; and +992 93 7777 459 (WhatsApp)
Meanwhile, more than 300 people returned to Tajikistan on two flights on March 8. According to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first charter flight was organized with the assistance of the Tajik Embassy in the UAE, local authorities and FlyDubai. The flight from Dubai carried 130 Tajik citizens.
The second charter flight was operated by Somon Air from Al Maktoum Airport, bringing 178 passengers to Dushanbe, including foreign nationals.
Overall, amid the tensions in the Middle East, about 550 people returned to Tajikistan from Abu Dhabi and Dubai on charter flights operated by Somon Air and FlyDubai.
Earlier, Tajik authorities instructed Somon Air to organize charter flights to evacuate citizens from countries in the Middle East.
“Citizens wishing to return home can contact the diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Tajikistan in the respective countries for additional information and registration,” the statement said.
Previously, due to developments in the Middle East, Somon Air announced the suspension of flights on the Dushanbe–Tehran–Dushanbe route until March 31, while flights on the Dushanbe–Dubai–Dushanbe route had been cancelled until March 6.
