Qanot Sharq is an airline based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The airline re-launched passenger operations in 2021 and operates international services from Tashkent International Airport and Samarkand.
The airline was launched in 1998 with a single Ilyushin Il-76 cargo aircraft. It ceased operations in 2012 and returned its air operator's certificate.
In 2021, Qanot Sharq re-launched operations and leased two used Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Air Lease Corporation. The airline launched its first passenger flight on 14 October 2021, from Tashkent International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow.
On 19 December 2025, the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR via a long-term lease agreement with Air Lease; Airbus described the aircraft as the first of four A321XLR aircraft to be delivered to the airline.
In February 2025, Qanot Sharq stated that it expects five new Airbus A321neo-family aircraft in 2026âÂÂ2027, including three A321XLR and two A321LR aircraft.
Qanot Sharq publishes a list of destinations on its official website. Timetable filings and seasonal schedule changes are frequently reported by industry timetable sources.
, Qanot Sharq operates a fleet of 7 aircraft.
Note: Aircraft seating configurations may vary by individual airframe and over time; figures below reflect configurations reported by Airbus and seat map sources.