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Turkmenistan at a glance
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Population
- 7,057,841
- Area
- 491,210 km²
- Calling code
- +993
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Turkmenistan
Explore Ashgabat, Tuerkmenabat and Dasoguz. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency TMTTime in Ashgabat 07:43UTC+05:00Country codes TM / TKM
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9 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Ruhyýet Palace
Ruhyýet Palace is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan
The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Independence Monument (Turkmenistan)
Independence Monument (Turkmenistan) is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Monument to the Constitution
Monument to the Constitution is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Inspiration Park
Inspiration Park is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Presidential Palace, Ashgabat
Presidential Palace, Ashgabat is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Wedding Palace (Ashgabat)
Wedding Palace (Ashgabat) is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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World of Turkmenbashi Tales
World of Turkmenbashi Tales is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Weather in Ashgabat
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ASB
An arrival option for Ashgabat
Ashgabat International Airport
4.5 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at ASB
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ASB airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat International Airport | ASB | 4.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mary International Airport | MYP | 310.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Balkanabat International Airport | BKN | 409.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 441.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | CRZ | 464.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Turkmenbaşy International Airport | KRW | 520.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Ashgabat International Airport
Ashgabat · UTAA
Elevation692 ft
Coordinates37.986801, 58.361
Runways
11L / 29R
12467 × 148 ft
CON11R / 29L
12467 × 197 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP123.5 MHz
APP118.7 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TWR120 MHz
Mary International Airport
Mary · UTAM
Elevation728 ft
Coordinates37.62353, 61.895668
Runways
17L / 35R
9252 × 135 ft
CON17R / 35L
12467 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
METEO128.3 MHz
RADAR124 MHz
TWR122.2 MHz
Balkanabat International Airport
Balkanabat · TM-0002
Elevation-26 ft
Coordinates39.681052, 54.206008
Runways
16 / 34
10499 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Dashoguz International Airport
Daşoguz · UTAT
Elevation272 ft
Coordinates41.759853, 59.836149
Runways
08 / 26
12467 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP130.4 MHz
TRANSIT131.7 MHz
Türkmenabat International Airport
Türkmenabat · UTAV
Elevation649 ft
Coordinates38.930662, 63.563982
Runways
13 / 31
12467 × 197 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP125.8 MHz
GND131.7 MHz
TWR120.6 MHz
Turkmenbaşy International Airport
Turkmenbaşy · UTAK
Elevation279 ft
Coordinates40.062833, 53.005085
Runways
16L / 34R
8202 × 148 ft
CON16R / 34L
11483 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP120 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TRANSIT131.9 MHz
TWR124 MHz
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Getting around Ashgabat
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Ruhyýet Palace
Directions ↗Ruhyýet Palace is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan
Directions ↗The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Independence Monument (Turkmenistan)
Directions ↗Independence Monument (Turkmenistan) is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
Directions ↗Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Monument to the Constitution
Directions ↗Monument to the Constitution is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Inspiration Park
Directions ↗Inspiration Park is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Presidential Palace, Ashgabat
Directions ↗Presidential Palace, Ashgabat is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Wedding Palace (Ashgabat)
Directions ↗Wedding Palace (Ashgabat) is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
World of Turkmenbashi Tales
Directions ↗World of Turkmenbashi Tales is one option for your time in Ashgabat. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Ashgabat
1,030,063 residents
JAN
4 °C
FEB
6 °C
MAR
11 °C
APR
18 °C
MAY
24 °C
JUN
30 °C
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