Centrum Air Begins Operations at VIA’s New Terminal 1

Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new passenger facility, Terminal 1, officially opened to Centrum Air yesterday, marking a key step in the gradual expansion of operations at the terminal.

Effective 30th November, @CentrumAir operations will shift to Terminal 1 🙌
Continuing their weekly MLE–Tashkent service, building on their charter operations to Maldives since 2023 🥳 pic.twitter.com/nYBlWAEfR2

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— Velana Airport (@VelanaAirport) November 29, 2025

The Uzbekistan-based airline becomes the 28th carrier to operate at VIA, as services continue transitioning to the new terminal.

Centrum Air now offers connections from the Maldives to Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana and Namangan, with onward links to popular destinations including Jeddah and other regional hubs. The expanded network is expected to create new opportunities for both tourism and business travel.