Xiva: 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.
Xiva is a city of 115,000 people in Uzbekistan (Xorazm Region), 98 m (322 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Urgench International Airport (UGC), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Xiva runs from about 9 h 14 min a day in late December to 15 h 14 min in late June (computed for 41.39° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Xiva is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Urgench International Airport (UGC), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,065-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ, 61 km).
Flights to Xiva: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Xiva · Driving and car hire
What people come for
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Itchan Kala.
Tours, tickets and day trips from Xiva
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Nukus, 135 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Bukhara, 388 km — buses · car rental
- Türkmenabat, 375 km (Turkmenistan)
- Daşoguz, 60 km (Turkmenistan)
- Urganch, 29 km — car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Xiva?
Urgench International Airport (UGC), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Xiva?
About 115,000 people live in Xiva (GeoNames).
What time zone is Xiva in?
Asia/Samarkand, currently UTC+5.
What currency is used in Xiva?
The Som (UZS). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Xiva?
Nukus (135 km), Bukhara (388 km), Türkmenabat (375 km), Daşoguz (60 km), Urganch (29 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.