Airports in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat International Airport

The airport lies eight miles (13km) away from the capital, Ashgabat.

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)

Location

The airport lies eight miles (13km) away from the capital, Ashgabat.

Getting to the city

Taxis are the cheapest and easiest way to get into central Ashgabat from the airport. Passengers should settle on a price before leaving, though, as drivers are likely to ask for too much. Buses 1, 18 and 58 leave from outside the airport and go into the centre of Ashgabat. Travellers should note that note that many planes land in the middle of the night, so buses may not be running when they arrive.

Time

GMT +5

Airport Taxis

Travellers can hire metered taxis in the airport's ground transportation area.

Facilities

Airport facilities include the Museum of Aviation, mobile charging points, ATMs and currency exchange, shops and cafes, a children's play area, medical points, a mother-and-child room for infant care, luggage storage, and information desks.

www.ashgabatairport.gov.tm/en/