Nukus: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Nukus is a city of 332,500 people in Uzbekistan (Karakalpakstan), 67 m (220 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Nukus International Airport (NCU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Nukus runs from about 9 h 7 min a day in late December to 15 h 21 min in late June (computed for 42.46° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Nukus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nukus International Airport (NCU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ, 80 km).
Flights to Nukus: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Nukus · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Daşoguz, 75 km (Turkmenistan)
- Urganch, 132 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Xiva, 135 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Nukus?
Nukus International Airport (NCU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Nukus?
About 332,500 people live in Nukus, across 221 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Nukus in?
Asia/Samarkand, currently UTC+5.
What currency is used in Nukus?
The Som (UZS). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Nukus?
Daşoguz (75 km), Urganch (132 km), Xiva (135 km).
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.