Tashkent International Airport
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent International Airport
Uzbekistan's primary international gateway in Central Asia.
- ›Renamed Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport in 2016 after the death of Uzbekistan's first president.
- ›Considered the busiest airport in Central Asia by annual passenger volume.
- ›Serves as the main hub for the national carrier Uzbekistan Airways.
- ›Located approximately 12 kilometers south of central Tashkent.
- ›A new international terminal was inaugurated to modernize facilities and boost capacity.
Tashkent International Airport, officially named Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, is the largest and busiest airport in Uzbekistan, serving as the primary hub for Uzbekistan Airways. Located approximately 12 kilometres south of central Tashkent, it has connected the Uzbek capital to global destinations since the Soviet era. The airport plays a pivotal regional role, linking Central Asia with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Terminal 2 (International) — The main international terminal handling international departures and arrivals with modernised facilities and duty-free retail.
- Terminal 3 — A newer terminal primarily serving Uzbekistan Airways domestic and select international routes with improved passenger amenities.
- Taxi via official airport taxi stands or ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go
- City bus services connecting the airport to central Tashkent districts
- Tashkent Metro — nearest stations reachable by taxi or shuttle from the airport
- Pre-booked hotel shuttles offered by major hotels in the city
- Car rental desks available in the arrivals hall from international and local agencies
- Hyatt Regency Tashkent
- Wyndham Tashkent
- Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace
- Hotel Uzbekistan
- Ramada by Wyndham Tashkent
Inside the airport, passengers will find cafes and restaurants offering Uzbek staples such as plov, shashlik, and samsa alongside international fast-food options in the departure areas. Duty-free zones stock local confectionery and beverages worth picking up before departure. For a wider dining experience, the Yunusabad and city-centre districts near the airport road offer authentic Uzbek chaikhanas and modern restaurants.
- Arrive at least 2.5–3 hours before international departures as security and immigration queues can be lengthy.
- Currency exchange counters are available in the arrivals hall, but compare rates before exchanging large amounts.
- Download the Yandex Go app before arrival for reliable and affordable taxi bookings from the airport.
- Uzbek customs regulations on cash declaration are strictly enforced — declare amounts over the permitted threshold on arrival.
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Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport is the main international airport in Uzbekistan, the second busiest airport in Central Asia, and the 7th busiest airport in the former Soviet Union. It is located within the city, about 6 kilometres south of the center of Tashkent. It was named after Islam Karimov, the first president of independent Uzbekistan from 1991 to 2016.
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