Tashkent International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (TAS)

How to get to Tashkent International Airport

Tashkent's downtown is about 12 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 15-20 minutes by app-based taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Tashkent in about 20-35 minutes.

By Train

There is no direct rail connection for the airport, although Tashkent is an important hub for high-speed trains to Samarkand and Bukhara from the city station.

By Bus

Downtown is reachable from the airport via some bus lines.

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Tips Use the Yandex Go or MyTaxi apps for a transparent fare displayed in advance: unauthorized drivers waiting inside or outside the terminal often charge fares 4-8 times higher than the app rate.

Average travel time to TAS

TrainNot available (high-speed train from city station)

Shuttle busService available

Taxi / Private hire20-35 minutes (about 3.50 USD via Yandex Go)

Parking near Tashkent International Airport

Parking, developed across multiple levels, is located adjacent to the terminal.

Rates align with Central Asian hub standards.

How to get to Tashkent from TAS

By Train

To arrive by train requires a connection, as there is no direct link.

By Bus

The city center is reachable by several bus lines from the airport.

By Taxi

With the Yandex Go app a ride costs approximately 44,000 UZS (about 3.50 USD); unofficial street taxis may ask for 100,000-200,000 UZS for the same journey, avoid them if possible.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Car rental at Tashkent International Airport

Major car rental companies have desks at the airport.

To rent a car you need a driver's license, passport, and credit card, plus an IDP in most cases.

Hotels near Tashkent International Airport

Tashkent's airport is just 12 km from the centre, much closer than in most capitals: 15-20 minutes by taxi is enough to reach almost anywhere in the city, even as far as the old town around the Chorsu bazaar. This makes the choice less about the transfer and more about the area you want to experience: the Yakkasaroy district, a few minutes from the terminal, or the modern centre around Amir Timur square, or the old town with its mosques and the great bazaar.

Airport area

Yakkasaroy, near the airport

5-7 minutes by car from the airport, about 2 km.

Best for: Early morning flights or short layovers, staying a few minutes from the terminal without giving up a new hotel.

Pros

One of the shortest airport transfers in the city
Both hotels are recently opened, with an indoor pool and spa

Cons

Amir Timur square and the historic centre remain 15-20 minutes by car
A residential district, little evening life on foot outside the hotels

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City centre

Amir Timur and the modern centre

15-20 minutes by car from the airport, about 8-10 km.

Best for: Those who want the city's business and cultural centre, between the Navoi Opera Theatre and the skyscrapers of the new skyline, 15-20 minutes from the airport.

Pros

Amir Timur square and the Navoi Theatre a few minutes on foot
The area with the highest concentration of restaurants and offices in the city

Cons

Further from the airport than Yakkasaroy
Reviews of both hotels flag a limited breakfast and service not always matching the price

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Neighbourhood

Old town and Chorsu

About 17 minutes by car from the airport.

Best for: Those who want the Chorsu bazaar, the historic mosques and the atmosphere of pre-Soviet Tashkent within easy reach.

Pros

Chorsu bazaar 5 minutes on foot
Hazrati Imam mosque and the mausoleum of Yunus Khan in the same area, reachable on foot

Cons

A very recently opened hotel: still very few verifiable reviews
A less central area for offices and nightlife compared to Amir Timur

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MOVENPICK TASHKENT OLD CITY On Abdulla Qodiriy Street, 5 minutes on foot from the Chorsu bazaar: opened in 2026, in the heart of the old town. View availability

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Airport services

The airport is Uzbekistan's primary hub and home base of Uzbekistan Airways, with connections to Russia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers traditional carpets, ceramics, and Uzbek tea.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport offers a limited number of lounges for business passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The entire terminal area is covered by complimentary Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

The terminal provides both play areas and assistance services for families.

Terminal guide

The terminal, the country's main hub, handles connections to Russia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Those departing on international flights should arrive 3 hours early.

Map of Tashkent International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is it worth using Yandex Go in Tashkent?

Yes, it shows the exact fare before the ride (about 44,000 UZS/3.50 USD from the airport): unofficial taxis can charge foreigners 4-8 times as much.

Q. Is Tashkent the starting point for Samarkand and Bukhara?

Yes, high-speed trains to these historic Silk Road cities depart from the city's train station (not the airport).

Q. Do you need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Over 90 nationalities can enter without a visa (10 days to 1 year depending on citizenship); others can apply for an eVisa at e-visa.gov.uz, processed within 2-3 business days.

Q. Is it worth withdrawing som from ATMs in Tashkent?

Yes, it's generally the simplest solution: credit cards work in the capital's large hotels and restaurants, but cash som remains necessary as soon as you move away from the main tourist circuits.