Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan🇺🇿

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Traveling to Uzbekistan? Land Connected.

Uzbekistan is the Silk Road at its most vivid — turquoise domes, desert fortresses and bazaars that still feel like trading posts. Trains link the classic cities, and data makes tickets, maps and taxi apps easy from the moment you land.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Samarkand: the Registan square, the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque — the centrepiece of any Silk Road trip.
  • Bukhara: the old town of domed bazaars, madrasas and the Kalon Minaret, best explored on foot.
  • Khiva: the walled inner town of Itchan Kala, a compact open-air museum of mosques, madrasas and palaces.
  • Tashkent: the capital — its ornate Metro stations, Chorsu Bazaar and the Amir Timur Museum, with day trips to the Chimgan mountains.
  • The Fergana Valley: silk and ceramics workshops in Margilan and Rishtan, reached by road or rail from Tashkent.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: Tashkent International Airport (TAS) is close to the centre; taxis and hotel transfers are the usual way into town.
  • Trains: the Afrosiyob high-speed trains link Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara in a few hours — book tickets in advance, especially at weekends.
  • City transport: Tashkent has a Metro and buses; the Metro's decorated stations are a sight in themselves.
  • Ride-hailing: Yandex Go operates in Tashkent and other larger cities — a reliable way to get a priced ride without haggling.

Safety and Practical Tips

Uzbekistan is generally safe for visitors, and the main tourist cities are well policed. Take the usual precautions in bazaars and on public transport, and watch belongings in crowded places.

Roads between cities can be busy and driving standards vary — trains are usually the safer and faster option for intercity travel. Respect mosques and religious sites with modest dress and quiet behaviour.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Many passports enter Uzbekistan visa-free, while others can apply for an e-visa online before travel — check the official guidance for your passport before you fly.

Weather and Climate

  • Climate: continental — hot summers, cold winters, and generally dry conditions.
  • Summer (June to August): daytime temperatures commonly pass 35°C in the desert cities; sightsee early or late in the day.
  • Winter (December to February): cold, with temperatures often below freezing — pack warm layers.
  • Best time: April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months for Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Uzbek sum (UZS). Banknotes are used widely; large notes can be hard to change in small shops.
  • Cards: cards are increasingly accepted in larger hotels, restaurants and shops in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
  • Cash: cash is still needed for bazaars, small guesthouses, taxis and rural areas — carry sum outside the main cities.
  • ATMs: ATMs are common in the main cities; check with your bank about fees and daily limits before you travel.