Centrum Air Connects Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with Direct Tashkent-Mattala Route ✈️

• Flight Route Details Uzbekistan-based carrier Centrum Air launched direct scheduled flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) on 28 October 2026. • Strategic Context & Sector Impact The new air bridge establishes direct connectivity between Sri Lanka and Central Asia, driving growth in the tourism, trade, and cultural sectors. It serves as an emerging regional market gateway, expanding international passenger access to Sri Lanka’s southern coast. <FollowUp label="Want to know more about direct international flight additions to Mattala?" query="What other airlines operate scheduled or seasonal direct flights to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?"/>