Non-stop flights from Ashgabat (ASB)
Ashgabat Airport (IATA: ASB, ICAO: UTAA), also known as Ashgabat Airport, is the largest airport in Turkmenistan.It is Turkmenistan's main international airport and serves the area of Ashgabat.Ashgabat Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 23 destinations in 13 countries.
At present, there are 6 domestic flights from Ashgabat.
The longest flight from Ashgabat ASB is a 3,659 mile (5,889 km) non-stop route to Kuala Lumpur KUL. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and is operated by Turkmenistan Airlines.
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In total there are 5 airlines flying from and to Ashgabat. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Ashgabat
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Ashgabat, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Ashgabat that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Ashgabat. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Ashgabat by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Ashgabat below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Ashgabat
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Ashgabat to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Ashgabat (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Ashgabat
When planning a trip from Ashgabat, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Ashgabat, consider these 8 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Ashgabat currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 3 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Ashgabat. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Ashgabat to 3 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 3 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Ashgabat, you have the option to take a direct flight to 2 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
There’s currently just one destination accessible via a direct flight. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
Business class flights from Ashgabat
There are 16 airports that have flights from Ashgabat in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from ASB are listed below:
First class flights from Ashgabat
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 7 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from ASB.
Intercontinental flights from Ashgabat
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Ashgabat Airport (ASB).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Ashgabat and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Japan or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to Europe
Turkmenistan Airlines: seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA), Kazan (KZN), London Gatwick (LGW) and Milan (Malpensa) (MXP).
S7 Airlines: seasonal flights to Moscow Domodedovo (DME).
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Turkmenistan Airlines: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED), Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to India / South Asia
Turkmenistan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Ashgabat to India or Southern Asia. They fly seasonal to New Delhi (DEL).
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to China
Turkmenistan Airlines: seasonal flights to Beijing (PEK).
China Southern: year-round to Urumqi (URC).
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to East Asia
Turkmenistan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Ashgabat to Eastern Asia. They fly seasonal to Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to South-East Asia
Turkmenistan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Ashgabat to South-Eastern Asia. They fly seasonal to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
Non-stop flights from Ashgabat to Central Asia
Turkmenistan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Ashgabat to Central Asia. They fly seasonal to Balkanabat (BKN), Daşoguz (TAZ), Mary (MYP), Türkmenabat (CRZ) and Türkmenbaşy (KRW).
International flights from Ashgabat
Flights from Ashgabat to China
There are 2 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Ashgabat.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Urumqi is China Southern.
All flights to China
Flights from Ashgabat to Germany
Frankfurt is the only destination in Germany with direct flights from Ashgabat. Direct flights to Frankfurt are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Germany
Flights from Ashgabat to India
In India, the only destination that has a direct flight from Ashgabat is New Delhi. Direct flights to New Delhi are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to India
Flights from Ashgabat to Italy
There is 1 destination in Italy that has a direct connection from Ashgabat, which is Milan (Malpensa). Direct flights to Milan (Malpensa) are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Italy
Flights from Ashgabat to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Ashgabat is Kuala Lumpur. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Malaysia
Flights from Ashgabat to Russia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Ashgabat to Russia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Kazan are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Domodedovo is S7 Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Russia
Flights from Ashgabat to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations from Ashgabat.
To Jeddah and Medina, you can fly with Turkmenistan Airlines.
All flights to Saudi Arabia
Flights from Ashgabat to South Korea
Seoul is the only destination in South Korea with direct flights from Ashgabat. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to South Korea
Flights from Ashgabat to Thailand
There is 1 destination in Thailand that has a direct connection from Ashgabat, which is Bangkok. Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Thailand
Flights from Ashgabat to Turkey
Istanbul is the only destination in Turkey with direct flights from Ashgabat. You can fly non-stop to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Turkmenistan Airlines.
All flights to Turkey
Flights from Ashgabat to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Ashgabat to United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Dubai with Flydubai or Turkmenistan Airlines.
All flights to United Arab Emirates
Flights from Ashgabat to United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, the only destination that has a direct flight from Ashgabat is London Gatwick. Direct flights to London Gatwick are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to United Kingdom
Flights from Ashgabat to Vietnam
There is 1 destination in Vietnam that has a direct connection from Ashgabat, which is Ho Chi Minh City. Direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights to Vietnam
Domestic flights from Ashgabat
Flights from Ashgabat to Turkmenistan
There are several airports within Turkmenistan that have domestic flights departing from Ashgabat (6 in total).
All direct flights from Ashgabat to Balkanabat, Daşoguz, Kerki, Mary, Türkmenabat and Türkmenbaşy are operated by Turkmenistan Airlines.
All flights to Turkmenistan
Alternative airports near Ashgabat
There are no alternative airports to Ashgabat (ASB) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Ashgabat?
There is 1 airport in Ashgabat: Ashgabat Airport (ASB).
What is the best airport to fly from Ashgabat?
The most convenient airport to fly from Ashgabat is Ashgabat Airport (ASB).
How many airlines fly from Ashgabat?
There are 5 airlines flying from Ashgabat to 23 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Ashgabat?
Turkmenistan Airlines, Flydubai and China Southern operate most flights from Ashgabat. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Ashgabat?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Ashgabat.
How many nonstop flights are there from Ashgabat?
There are roughly 726 flights departing from Ashgabat every month (or 168 flights each week), to a total of 23 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Ashgabat Airport?
The official name of Ashgabat Airport is Ashgabat Airport.
What is the airport code of Ashgabat Airport?
The airport code of Ashgabat Airport is ASB.
What are the most popular flights from Ashgabat?
Daşoguz, Istanbul and Türkmenabat are the 3 most popular routes from Ashgabat. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Ashgabat, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Ashgabat?
| Ashgabat to Daşoguz | 50m |
| Ashgabat to Istanbul | 4h 15m |
| Ashgabat to Türkmenabat | 50m |
| Ashgabat to Mary | 40m |
| Ashgabat to Türkmenbaşy | 1h |
