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Türkmenabat International Airport

Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan

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Türkmenabat International Airport

Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan

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Eastern Turkmenistan's gateway along the Amu Darya.

Location

Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan

Türkmenabat International Airport (IATA: CRZ, ICAO: UTAV) serves Türkmenabat, the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the capital of Lebap Province. Situated in the eastern part of the country near the Amu Darya river and the border with Uzbekistan, the airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport operates under the authority of Turkmenistan's civil aviation system and primarily serves Türkmenabat Airline (Lebap Airlines) alongside Turkmenistan Airlines connections to Ashgabat and other domestic destinations. International connectivity is limited, reflecting the country's broader restrictions on air travel. Ground infrastructure is modest, consistent with the city's regional status. The airport plays an important logistical role for the Lebap region, supporting economic activities related to the area's chemical and energy industries.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights on a small scale.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and the city center is primarily by taxi and private vehicle, with limited public transit options.

Airlines here

Turkmenistan Airlines operates domestic routes from Türkmenabat, primarily connecting to the capital Ashgabat.

Notable facts

›Türkmenabat is the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the regional capital of Lebap Province.
›The airport is located in eastern Turkmenistan near the Uzbekistan border.
›Domestic routes to Ashgabat represent the primary air traffic at this airport.
›The airport operates under Turkmenistan's state-controlled civil aviation framework.
›International flights are limited due to Turkmenistan's restrictive travel and visa policies.

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Gateway to eastern Turkmenistan where the Amu Darya meets the sky

Türkmenabat International Airport serves Türkmenabat, the second-largest city in Turkmenistan, situated near the Amu Darya river in the Lebap Region. It functions as a key regional hub connecting eastern Turkmenistan to the capital Ashgabat and select international destinations. The airport reflects Turkmenistan's state-controlled aviation infrastructure, primarily served by Turkmenistan Airlines.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single consolidated terminal handling both domestic and limited international departures and arrivals.

Ground Transport

Taxis available outside the terminal — negotiate fare before departure
Private car hire arranged through hotels or local contacts
Shared minibuses (marshrutkas) connecting to the city centre
Hotel shuttle services for select properties

Nearby Hotels

Jeyhun Hotel Türkmenabat
Lebap Hotel
Türkmenabat City Hotel

Dining

Food options inside the airport are limited to a small café offering local dishes and beverages. Travellers are advised to explore the city centre of Türkmenabat for more varied Turkmen and Central Asian cuisine before their flight. Carrying snacks for longer journeys is recommended given limited airside catering.

Traveller Tips

Carry local manat currency as card payment facilities are very limited at the airport
Arrive well ahead of departure as security and documentation checks can be thorough
Confirm flight schedules directly with Turkmenistan Airlines as changes occur frequently
A valid visa or e-visa must be secured in advance — visa on arrival is not guaranteed for all nationalities

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Encyclopaedia

Türkmenabat International Airport, is an international airport in Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan. It is located approximately 13 km from the center of the city.

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