Adventure on the Silk Road - Uzbekistan Airways Unlocked

I flew with Uzbekistan Airways across the Silk Road to discover the country and its latest aviation scenes. My trip to Uzbekistan covers 3 cities; Tashkent, Samarkand and Khiva.
My friend Charles and I flew on Uzbekistan Airways B787 Dreamliner from Dubai to Tashkent. During the flight, I discovered the service onboard. The airline serve some of the largest portion of food and even offer horse meat! After landing at Tashkent, we visited the former aircraft factory where Ilyushin IL76 was built, stayed in a soviet era iconic hotel; Hotel Uzbekistan and tried some local food such as plov.
The next day we took the Uzbek high-speed rail “Afrosiyab” to Samarkand. We visited the city sights and the new terminal of Samarkand Int’l Airport. New airlines such as Air Samarkand are based there. On the way back, we flew regional airline Silk Avia ATR72 back to Tashkent.
We also flew on Uzbekistan Airways A320neo to Urgench, in order to visit the historical city of Khiva, on the west side of the country. While the airport experiences are fairly basic and most airports have little or no jet bridges, the Uzbek hospitality is absolutely wonderful throughout our trip.
The potential in Uzbekistan is huge with over 35 million population but the aviation sector is still developing with one state-owned airline and a few privately run airlines. The challenges of these new airlines are limited funding, limited experience in aviation, and difficulty to recruit and sourcing airplanes. Uzbekistan is on the crossroads between East and West so it would be interesting to see how the aviation sector develop itself in the next 5 -10 years.

[@abuzarghafari5044]

The food Uzbekistan Airways serves is so delicious. Sending love and respect from Pakistan!

[@angortv9705]

Assalam aleykum

[@versatrade1]

Love from 🇧🇩 for Uzbek people. May ! Allah bless them all. Amin.

[@user-rc4en9wb9i]

Amin

[@bizziselln]

The people seem very friendly and warm I’ve never heard of that country before. I’ll add it to my travel bucket list. 🇺🇿💚

[@Dafaminomino1881]

Assalamu alaykum brother I am from Uzbekistan , visit our country, we are waiting for you 😊

[@bizziselln]

@@Dafaminomino1881 I will one day thank you💚

[@Nikita22286]

Sorry to ask this question , In which planet are you living?

[@bizziselln]

@@Nikita22286 I live on earth 🌎

[@Dafaminomino1881]

@@bizziselln Where are you from?

[@ChairmanKim]

I had to break through my country’s internet firewall to see this awesome documentary. Thank you sir ❤ - Chairman Kim

[@Captin_sam]

Kim!!

[@StormEnzoFS]

Hello supreme leader

[@pereirasonny]

🤣🤣

[@badhan7878]

you stolen $1 million from my country

[@mariawaqas9081]

😂😂 Nice Joke 😅

[@marciooliveira7921]

Have to go in my next holidays to Uzbekistan…Such a great Country 😊

[@muhayosaydinova7516]

Узбекские Авиалинии -Супер Класссс!!!Самые лучшие в Мире по сервису!!!🎉❤❤❤🎉Добро пожаловать в Узбекистан!!!🎉🎉🎉.....

[@SAMARKAND77788]

Привет 🤝

[@assalamalekum9147]

Санкт-петербург Фергана фуфло самалетлаи хавойуллари

[@bynokia20]

I am amazed, I want to go to Uzbekistan. I want to eat that dish 🤤

[@RM-rf9ic]

I am from Uzbekistan, welcome, we will be glad

[@user-Muhriddin]

🎉

[@viktorpuzanov8047]

Uzbekistan is my homecountry! +1000 Likes. Uzbekistan Airways is one of the best Airlines in the world!💝👍

[@SAMARKAND77788]

Супер

[@OybekJumaniyazov-nn5gr]

Ассалому алейкум Узбекистанга борибсанда молодец Ташкент Ургенчга Хива Самарканд комментария ёзганларим бехуда кетмади 🛬🛫 Узбекистан 🇺🇿

[@HIMOYACHI]

РАХМАТ СИЗГА АВИАЦЯГА КИЗИКГАНИЗ УЧУН👍.

[@konstantinkochnev64]

Very interesting! Thank you for visit Uzbekistan! I saw my self in this video 😂😂😂

[@tvm73836]

You’re a great pilot

[@user-qw3iv3fw1n]

@@tvm73836 did u just did and auto land there?!

[@Snowy-oq4ur]

Thoughts on the 747/a380 rivalry?

[@mukhitdinishankhodjaev9524]

Me too, ahahah

[@AlfaZuluAlfaTango]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✈️🛫🛬

[@fredyuldashev]

Sam i'm originally from Uzbekistan. I still remember following your channel when you had less than 10K followers. Growing up in Philly and watching your videos, it is an honor to see my homeland airline on your channel :)

[@SAS-SheikhAhsanAbdullah]

i am pakistani student studying in urgench,Uzbekistan.... if i knew already that you were coming to urgench , i would definitely come to khiva to meet you🤟.Big fan of you sir

[@JayTulip]

We are in London, UK and we are hoping to travel to Uzbekistan as tourists later this year or next year. Mainly wanted to see Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, but I have heard of Urgench too. Need to research. I watched Putin's visit to UZ, it was great!

[@waliullahsiddiqui4239]

Beautiful people with rich culture Love From Afghanistan.

[@jolene54]

What a neat airline. Many Western airlines could learn from Uzbekistan. Geat amenities and food.

[@MontAeroAviation]

Привет Сэм! Я живу в США и Я из России, спасибо за такие отличные видео! Сегодня мы вместе отлично полетали на Boeing 787 Dreamliner на авиакомпании наших братьев Узбекистан! Спасибо за видео❤️

[@Snowy-oq4ur]

What state u live in?

[@MontAeroAviation]

@@Snowy-oq4ur FL

[@AlfaZuluAlfaTango]

Когда урус иван кого-то называет "наши братья", то ждать беды, значит будет с этими братьями война🤣🤣🤣

[@HIMOYACHI]

МЕНИ ЮРТИМ UZBEKISTAN ❤🇺🇿👍 ЖОНИМ МЕНИ УЗБЕК ХАЛКИМ БЕШИГИМ МЕНИ ЖОНИМ ЮРТИМ❤.

[@gisellebryan6457]

Hi sam I really really enjoyed this video. Uzbekistan is such a clean country. Love tbat plov food and the Uzbek furry hat I hope you bought one for yourself. Love the views and the background music. Wish this video was longer. Good work sam 💯💯💯✈️✈️🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@giyosmallaev]

Oh my god ❤ This is unbelievable to see Sam in hospitality country UZBEKISTAN 🇺🇿 I hope your journey was amazing 😍

[@user-kv3dz2uo9x]

Welcome to Uzbekistan🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿❤

[@saidmurodx3169]

As Uzbek I say you great Thanks Mr.Sam ! I happy to see planes of my Country in Your Video . Thank you for showing , and be our guest not in Plane just came to see our country again . We will treat you,,,

[@felonyhaver]

I was flying out of Tirana, Albania in August on an extremely rainy and gloomy day. I saw this same livery from Uzbek sitting at a gate and snapped so many photos of it. Unique is an understatement, love the look so much!

[@fredyuldashev]

I had no idea Uzbeks have a flight from Tirana?

[@felonyhaver]

@@fredyuldashev not too many carriers in Tirana in general. I was surprised too.

[@riksimurodriksimurodairways]

Same thing dubai to tashkent from my bday

[@manomano2524]

Lots of good, friendly Uzbek people i have met in Russia and Kyrgyzstan, their uzbek plov is so damn good, try it sam.

[@smentertainmentuz2830]

I love Uzbekistan airways❤❤❤❤❤

[@Torrie97400]

Hello Nihao, just thanks for this vidéo! This country Ouzbékistan is in my bucket liste of travel! Nice y do vlogging on thé country y visit!

[@jakhongirolimboev6414]

Hi Sam! I am watching you more that 3 years and thank you so much to show my country in your channel!

[@767kevin]

I love Sam how you see the beauty in things/airlines/people on these adventures & choose to deliberately focus on the positives that each bring to our lives.

[@Nooticus]

exactly

[@nzimalaya2011]

You blend in so well with the local Uzbek population 😊

[@qudratshukurov4760]

Come to UZBEKISTAN 🇺🇿🎉

[@srivijayaram7510]

That Air Hostess who was welcomed at the beginning...😍😍😍😍😍

[@BobbyObado]

The old architecture is absolutely breathtaking. The colours and patterns are a joy to stare at. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@shirishpanwalkar]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along on an exciting adventure to Uzbekistan!

[@gustavlanyi4554]

Fascinating insight into another culture - not only aviation! Thank you, Sam.

[@Stefanie-96]

Hi sam! Love your videos, keep up the good work!!

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Looks great Sam! Dennis Bunnik also just flew with Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 Air and I cannot wait to try them now! I hope those airlines continue to grow and prosper! 😊

[@haydaral-assadi8946]

Thank you, Mr. Sam, for this wonderful video. We wish you and everyone success on this enjoyable trip, and we hope to visit beautiful Uzbekistan.

[@dfwplanespotters_yt]

yes please visit the country that has human rights violations, a dictator and a human rights score of 12/100, in the top 8 lowest in the world.

[@Vicomobile]

Uzbekistan Airways Amazing, Comfort seat. Wonderful view.

[@PO-zk4vs]

Ahhh the romantic silk route! Would love to visit Tashkent and Samarkand. Thanks Sam for another great video.

[@utkirruziev1017]

Жизнь как река течёт и концовку доходить есть мечта в Узбекистане быть добро пожаловать 🎉❤

[@TranJacinto]

I actually learned about the history of the Silk Road in History Class in 9th Grade (2022-2023). Nice to see you film the Adventure of the Silk Road above the clouds, as well as travelling on the Silk Road on an airplane, rather than on the actual Silk Road! Wished I'd shared more about the History of the Silk Road.

[@AIRBOSS_83]

Sam Chui finally in our country! You wellcome!

[@IslombekAbdurahmonov7777]

Thank you brother!You welcome

[@Maxshortz75]

Sam, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. We LOVE your content and you are just… WE LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@SamChui]

Thank you so much!!

[@galimabu8878]

Thankyou, Brother Sam, you are champion for bringing us the world closer to us

[@bevyow299]

I’m amazed at photography of 360 view of pilots in cockpit upon landing. Great job

[@tango123]

I always love to see your videos it encourages me to fly more . Love all the way from kashmir India 🇮🇳

[@davidsolis6691]

Love traveling with you Sam!! Your videos are so entertaining, informative, inspiring, and even exciting!! A great part of my Saturday!! Thanks so much!!

[@jbsarmiento9703]

Uzbekistan Airlines superb hospitality and inflight service plus the food! Very beautiful country Uzbekistan! I love the architecture of the airports, heritage sites, landscape and the Uzbek people. Samarkand is such a gem 💎. 🇺🇿 definitely one of the jewels of Central Asia ❤️✨

[@nurmukhammaderkinov9626]

Welcome to Uzbekistan 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Savannah-dd3uc]

Me and my mom watch every single video that comes out keep up the great work!!

[@gerryholland7274]

A real Eye opener! Thanks Sam. It looked a great place to visit!

[@skmbausa6047]

Thank you Sam. Excellent 👍

[@malcolmwhite821]

Great video as always. Fly safe Sam. Keep the videos coming

[@simonforrest7964]

I am very proud of having you in our country. Having such a big influencer in aviation is a great honor for us.❤❤❤

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for this vlog. Fly and stay healthy. Have an amazing week. Cheers.

[@A380lover-lc7bj]

Great video keep up the great work 😎❤

[@sigurdjohnson6617]

Excellent and informative Video Sam - Thanks!

[@ulugbekabdullaev1896]

Thanks, Sam for your visit our country!

[@chrishowe2935]

Fantastic video Sam. It looks like a really interesting place to visit, and I continue to be amazed at the behind the scenes access you get from all of these airlines.

[@bdkrma911]

Striking differences between the pleasantness of the flight attendants and the train attendants. Also, the lady who was behind you when you were trying to recline the seat on the train is beautiful.

[@flightlab6229]

Sam, good to see you exploring Uzbekistan and Uzbekistan Airways, I love Samarkand

[@idl9ave419]

Love how your video's have progressed to touch on world travel and culture, without losing the central theme of airlines and airplanes.

[@kh.m.660]

Perfect trip, thank you ❤

[@Nooticus]

Exceptional video, one of your best in a while.

[@revilok08]

hey sam, what a great video, its so good to see such interesting airlines in the world, one that i probably wont get to try. thanks!

[@markfosseth8047]

Very nice trip report Sam ! Aviation, trains, foods, culture, weather, music, cockpit glimpses and your sympathy 👍👍🙂

[@Yousebear]

Been watching ur vids since I was 6 and still love them

[@donnadwarika6370]

Thank you Sam for your awesome video.Totally!Wow ! N !Wow!.

[@jurabek9893]

Being subscribed to your channel and it is great for me to see on my motherland, Mr Chui I hope you enjoyed the time in Uzbekistan.

[@Clipper_EBS]

I feel like travelling every time I watch your videos 😄

[@andrewverinchuk1694]

Thank you Sam, great video. I would love to see your trip to Uzbekistan in more details

[@noxiakun]

I really love Sam, and his pioneering videos are really interesting and exciting. Thank you for the vids you upload.

[@ericliu3992]

Sam, nice video. Your videos give me some inspirations.

[@wenbenshaw4197]

Wow that safety video is something i would watch

[@eduardogalamba2404]

Great Sam, glad you enjoyed the Uzbek hospitality 🙌 🇺🇿

[@teazerfemi]

Thanks for this lovely video

[@SA7827]

Thanks a lot Sam for attractive video and wonderful visiting in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿. Visit again to 🇺🇿 🇺🇿 🇺🇿

[@ramisotraghchi4076]

Thank you for beautiful video, good luck Sam 👍🏻👍🏻❤

[@mortenjohansen8148]

That was quite a video Sam,Thanks... From Norway.

[@MileHighFlyer]

Nice galley tour showing the different meals! ✈️

[@didierbokungu5542]

Nice footage as always.

[@Smartti_]

Amazing adventure ! Amazing culture and country..☀

[@huotlor255]

Very good mix video!

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Thanks for sharing very informative video and excellent photography congratulations 👌

[@uzflights]

Fantastic video! Glad to see you in Uzbekistan

[@jasonbanh6175]

Hi Sam, so impressive, water in my mouth. Thanks from long distance 🎉

[@cetsy2023]

We love the Belt and Road initiative/Silk Road project, Sam. It gonna be a master project soon.

[@itsjonn]

I'm proud of my country. Yeah, there are many buildings and i'm sure it wiil be day great country.....

[@user-ob5rg6ne6l]

Always a pleasure to enjoy virtual travel experience. 🎉

[@imron7872]

Thank you for going to Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

[@kamalovmansur424]

Hello,mr Sam,it is nice video. I was so happy to fly with you with Silkavia plane. Good luck and to see you again in Uzbekistan.

[@UtsaRoshid]

I love Uzbekistan. Can’t wait to visit again in one month

[@LeighArredondo]

Hi Sam, I don't mean this as condescending, but the quality of your content has really been evolving, and I'm enjoying the authenticity of your views, which perhaps I didn't perceive in the previous era of your content...and I'm absolutely loving the expanded content beyond the airport and airplane experience! Super enjoyed this video (I'm daydreaming about following your foot steps!) and I'm looking forward to the next videos that you produce! Thank you!

[@AaronHarberg]

Thanks Sam, the horsemeat, very... interesting😊. Love the 787

[@simpleactive5730]

OMG Beautiful and friendly staff... and the seats OMG the space available is bigger then my apartment

[@XXfea]

Sam Chui - the G O A T !! Many thanks!!!

[@peoplesambassadordm8279]

Traveling is a great experience. Experiencing different cultures without boundaries or little if any is firstclass

[@mironshohqilichov8042]

Finally you are in Uzbekistan !!!

[@sismeo1]

Very entertaining content. THANKS

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

Hi Sam, awesome awesome very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

Uzbeks are so colurful ❤❤🎉🎉

[@mmcleod111]

That was fascinating and awesome.