Where is Uzbekistan and how can you visit it?

Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia famous for its stunning mosques, mausoleums, madrasahs and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean. The country is bordered by five other countries: Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan, measuring 1450 km West to East and 930 km North to South. It was a republic of the former Soviet Union until 1991. Many famous conquerors have passed through its territory, and their influence is palpable.

The first thing you want to know if you want to visit Uzbekistan is how to get there. The most common transits from Europe are via Istanbul and Russia. For the time being, the most convenient route is via Istanbul. Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is only a four-and-a-half-hour flight away from Istanbul. There are some flights from New York City if you are coming from the United States. Otherwise, you'll probably have to go through Istanbul as well.