Tajikistan and the United States have discussed the possibility of direct flights and a draft intergovernmental air services agreement. Tajikistan's Civil Aviation Agency reported on 5 November 2026 a meeting of Khabibullo Nazarzoda with representatives of the US embassy. The date of the meeting was not disclosed.
What the agency said
According to the agency, the draft intergovernmental agreement is under review in Tajikistan's ministries and agencies. Direct flights between the two countries are described as a prospect, not a settled matter. The report mentions the airlines Somon Air and United; we have not seen confirmation from the companies themselves or from the US side.
Background
In November 2025, at the second Central Asia–US (C5+1) summit in Washington, Somon Air and Boeing signed a document of intent to buy 14 Boeing aircraft worth $3.2 billion. These were intentions, and direct flights to the US were not mentioned in those reports.
Not yet announced
Signing of the agreement and its text. Rights and permits for carriers. Cities, schedules and aircraft. The role of Somon Air and United in the discussion. The status of the discussion on the US side and the embassy's position.
Our assessment: this is an early regulatory contact, not the launch of flights. An air services agreement creates a legal framework but does not by itself mean flights: it requires carriers, permits and approvals, which the report does not mention. United's participation has not been confirmed, so it is not possible to speak of an American airline entering Tajikistan. This is flycentralasia's conclusion, not a statement by the Civil Aviation Agency.
What businesses can do
Airlines considering Tajikistan–US flights, and lessors, should request the position of the Civil Aviation Agency and watch for the publication of the agreement's text. Tour operators and agencies should not sell direct flights to the US. Service providers in Dushanbe should follow carriers' statements before planning workloads.