Flights to Ashgabat
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ashgabat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat International Airport | ASB | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,467 ft | 692 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,467 ft, ASB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 692 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Ashgabat
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Ashgabat
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Ashgabat to Tehran | Iran | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Ashgabat to Peshawar | Pakistan | 1,264 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ashgabat to Kabul | Afghanistan | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ashgabat to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 1,460 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Ashgabat to Rawalpindi | Pakistan | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ashgabat to Baku | Azerbaijan | 780 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Ashgabat to Mashhad | Iran | 213 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Ashgabat to Multan | Pakistan | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Ashgabat to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ashgabat to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ashgabat to Mosul | Iraq | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Ashgabat to Erbil | Iraq | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Ashgabat to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Ashgabat to Isfahan | Iran | 847 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ashgabat to Karaj | Iran | 698 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Ashgabat to Tabriz | Iran | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Ashgabat to Bannu | Pakistan | 1,235 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Ashgabat to Basrah | Iraq | 1,277 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ashgabat to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Ashgabat to Shiraz | Iran | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Ashgabat to Karbala | Iraq | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ashgabat to Shanghai | China | 5,713 km (3,550 mi) | about 8 h 4 min |
| Ashgabat to Chongqing | China | 4,500 km (2,796 mi) | about 6 h 31 min |
| Ashgabat to Chengdu | China | 4,231 km (2,629 mi) | about 6 h 10 min |
| Ashgabat to Beijing | China | 4,933 km (3,065 mi) | about 7 h 4 min |
| Ashgabat to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,537 km (1,576 mi) | about 4 h |
| Ashgabat to Tianjin | China | 5,022 km (3,121 mi) | about 7 h 11 min |
| Ashgabat to Wuhan | China | 5,124 km (3,184 mi) | about 7 h 19 min |
| Ashgabat to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,620 km (1,006 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ashgabat?
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ASB from Ashgabat city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ashgabat on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.