Shiraz to Ashgabat flights
Ashgabat lies 1,073 km (667 mi) north-east of Shiraz, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Shiraz | Ashgabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Turkmenistan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+5 (Asia/Ashgabat) |
| Nearest large airport | SYZ, 10 km out | ASB, 5 km out |
Clocks in Ashgabat are 1 h 30 min ahead of Shiraz right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ashgabat
Crossing from Iran into Turkmenistan: money changes from the Rial to the Manat (TMT); sockets are Euro, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +993; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shiraz
Shiraz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,345-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ashgabat
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 |
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Staying in Ashgabat
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Common questions
How far is Ashgabat from Shiraz?
1,073 km (667 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shiraz.
How long does it take to get from Shiraz to Ashgabat by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shiraz and Ashgabat?
Ashgabat is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Ashgabat against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Shiraz to Ashgabat flights?
Typically Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB).
What currency do I need in Ashgabat?
The Manat (TMT).
Where can I stay in Ashgabat?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Ashgabat, bookable on this site.
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.