# ASB — Ashgabat (Ashgabat International)

> ASB (Ashgabat International) is the main international airport serving Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/asb-ashgabat

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** State taxi at rank
- **Typical fare:** TMT 20–40 (~US$6–US$11)
- **Journey time:** 15–25 min
- **Pickup point:** Taxi rank outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Agree fare before boarding
- **Fare reality (ASB → Ashgabat center):** expected TMT 20–40 · concerning TMT 60+ · likely scam TMT 100 USD-priced
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 10 km north of Ashgabat. No ride-hailing. Green-and-white state taxis at rank. Cash only, foreign cards useless in-country.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of ASB, ranked

1. **State taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost TMT 20–40, journey 15–25 min, wait 5 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated; Cheap
   - Cons: Cash only
2. **Hotel car** _(recommended)_ — cost USD 20–30, journey 15–25 min, wait Pre-book, payment Card.
   - Pros: Certain
   - Cons: Premium

## First 30 minutes after landing at ASB

1. Immigration (slow)
2. Bags
3. Currency kiosk
4. State taxi
5. 15–25 min to center

## Common scams at ASB

- **USD upcharge** (medium risk): Some drivers demand USD 20–30 vs TMT equivalent of ~US$8. _How to avoid:_ Pay in TMT — swap USD at official kiosk inside arrivals.

## Payment warnings at ASB

- Cash only, TMT
- USD swap on arrival
- No cards anywhere
- No ride apps

## Arrival checklist for ASB

- USD cash (crisp bills)
- Hotel voucher printed
- Registration slip

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Source: Airport Exit (https://www.airportexit.com)
Last updated: June 2026

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