According to the National Statistical Committee, over 3.5 million citizens of Uzbekistan traveled abroad for tourism in the first half of 2026. The agency reported that the number of such outbound tourist trips increased by 2,500 compared to the same period last year.
From January to June, Kyrgyzstan ranked first among the most sought-after destinations for Uzbek travelers, welcoming 1,547,589 visitors. Kazakhstan came in second with 667,722 tourists, and Tajikistan was third with 619,515 visitors.
The top ten most popular places also included Russia, which attracted 183,759 guests, Saudi Arabia with 153,591 visitors, Turkey—127,241 tourists, the United Arab Emirates—41,780 people, China—36,502, Egypt—25,905, and Vietnam—23,409.
The statistics show that Central Asian countries bordering Uzbekistan continue to make up the main share of outbound tourism from Uzbekistan. Furthermore, besides the region, the most popular destinations remain Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
A significant increase in travel between Uzbekistan and Georgia has been observed during the first five months of 2026. According to statistical data, the tourist flow between the two countries has grown by more than a quarter compared to the same period last year.
According to the National Committee on Statistics, 3.3 thousand Georgian citizens arrived in Uzbekistan with tourism intentions from January to May 2026. The main group of visitors, numbering 2.3 thousand people, came specifically for travel. Additionally, 766 Georgian citizens visited Uzbekistan for business purposes, 254 people came to visit relatives, and 3 people utilized the opportunity for study.
During the same five-month period, 3.3 thousand people traveled from Uzbekistan to Georgia. Tourism remained the primary reason for Uzbek citizens' trips, accounting for almost 3 thousand people. Other purposes included visiting relatives (258 citizens), medical treatment (33 people), official business trips (25 people), and study (8 people).
Despite the overall growth in tourist traffic, Podrobno.uz received a video message from a tourist from Uzbekistan. In this message, he reported that about 20 of his compatriots faced problems at Tbilisi International Airport, where they were denied entry into the country without any explanation.
