Ashgabat travel guide

Ashgabat Tourism | Ashgabat Guide

You're Going to Love Ashgabat

With 727,700 inhabitants, Ashgabat is the most populous city in Turkmenistan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 14 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashgabat has to offer.

When to visit Ashgabat

Ashgabat in June
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashgabat in June
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ashgabat in July, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 41 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ashgabat, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Ashgabat

Plane

When flying to Ashgabat, you’ll arrive at Ashgabat (ASB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ashgabat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Ashgabat, you’ll arrive at Ashgabat (ASB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ashgabat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 15m.

Airports near Ashgabat

Airlines serving Ashgabat

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
flydubai
Good (68 reviews)
Turkmenistan Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
S7 Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashgabat