Cheap flights to Ashgabat
Ashgabat's modern aviation hub serves international flights via Ashgabat Airport, which is located just 4 kilometers from the city center. The city's route network covers 15 destinations, providing stable connections with key regions around the world. The most frequent traffic is seen from Istanbul with 64 flights per week, as well as from Turkmenbashi and Dubai.
Currently, 8 airlines operate flights to Ashgabat, with the largest carriers by volume being Turkmenistan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Regular air service is also maintained by S7 Airlines and flydubai. For travelers' convenience, departure city cards with up-to-date ticket searches are provided below, along with information about the weather and how to get to your destination.
Mary — Ashgabat
Istanbul — Ashgabat
Abu Dhabi — Ashgabat
Sharjah — Ashgabat
Jeddah — Ashgabat
Moscow — Ashgabat
Dubai — Ashgabat
Seoul — Ashgabat
Ho Chi Minh City — Ashgabat
Bangkok — Ashgabat
Kuala Lumpur — Ashgabat
London — Ashgabat
When is the best time to book a flight to Ashgabat?
The price of a flight to Ashgabat changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 29 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $667. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Ashgabat
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Ashgabat — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Ashgabat come from Istanbul, Turkmenbashi and Dubai. Istanbul leads with around 64 flights a week.
- Istanbul64 flights/week
- Turkmenbashi33 flights/week
- Dubai21 flights/week
- Moscow15 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main9 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Ashgabat depart from Turkey, Turkmenistan and United Arab Emirates. Turkey alone accounts for about 34% of all direct routes.
- Turkeyavg $379
- Turkmenistanavg $569
- United Arab Emiratesavg $374
- Russian Federationavg $356
- Germanyavg $481
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Ashgabat range from Istanbul at $379 to Turkmenbashi at $1,003 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Istanbulfrom $379
- Turkmenbashifrom $1,003
- Dubaifrom $412
- Moscowfrom $395
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $481
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Ashgabat from right now are Mary from $134, Novosibirsk from $223 and Seoul from $314.
- Maryfrom $134
- Novosibirskfrom $223
- Seoulfrom $314
- Abu Dhabifrom $336
- Bakufrom $340
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Ashgabat is from Seoul at about 8h 4m, followed by Kuala Lumpur (8h) and Ho Chi Minh City (7h 45m).
- Seoul8h 4m
- Kuala Lumpur8h
- Ho Chi Minh City7h 45m
- Beijing6h 51m
- Bangkok6h 50m
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IndiaFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Ashgabat?
- Regular air service to the Turkmen capital is available from 15 cities. These include both domestic flights and international routes from major transport hubs in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Ashgabat?
- The most popular destinations are Istanbul (64 flights per week), Turkmenbashi (33 flights), Dubai (21 flights), and Moscow (15 flights). There is also a significant number of flights from Frankfurt am Main and Milan.
- How many airlines operate flights to Ashgabat?
- There are 8 airlines flying to this destination. The leaders in terms of flight frequency are Turkmenistan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and S7 Airlines, which offer passengers the most flexible schedules.
- Which airports serve flights to Ashgabat?
- The main and only international airport serving scheduled flights is Ashgabat Airport (ASB). The terminal is located very conveniently for tourists—the journey to the city center is only 4 kilometers long.
- How can I find cheap tickets to Ashgabat?
- To find the best deals, we recommend looking at flights from flydubai or CitizenPlane. You can use the city search cards on this page to compare current flight prices for various dates.
- Which international carriers fly to the city?
- In addition to the national carrier, major airlines such as Emirates, China Southern, and Jeju Air operate flights to the capital of Turkmenistan. This provides travelers with a wide selection of connecting routes via Beijing, Dubai, or Seoul.