The route launches on December 29, and will be operated on Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights land at the Dushanbe International Airport (DYU).

 Rohit Ramachandran, CEO, Jazeera Airways, said, “Jazeera today flies to many CIS countries, operating underserved routes from the Middle East that cater to a latent demand for religious tourism and simulates new demand from tourists who want to explore culturally-rich countries that are a few hours away.”

 Tajikistan is known for its adventure, health, historical, cultural and ecotourism. Tajikistan offers travelers inspiring natural landscapes with mountain peaks, alpine meadows and lakes, providing trekking opportunities and more in the Pamir and Fann Mountains, in addition to having national parks that protect this region’s endangered plants and animal. Tajikistan is also home to the many hot and mineral springs that have become coveted destinations for health treatments and wellbeing.