# DYU — Dushanbe (Dushanbe International)

> DYU (Dushanbe International) is the main international airport serving Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/dyu-dushanbe

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Yellow taxi at rank (negotiated)
- **Typical fare:** TJS 30–50 (~US$3–US$5)
- **Journey time:** 15–25 min
- **Pickup point:** Taxi rank outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Agree on price BEFORE getting in
- **Fare reality (DYU → Dushanbe center):** expected TJS 30–50 negotiated · concerning TJS 80+ · likely scam TJS 150 'foreigner rate'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 6 km southeast of central Dushanbe. No ride-hailing apps. Yellow taxis at rank — negotiate to TJS 30–50. Touts start at TJS 150.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of DYU, ranked

1. **Yellow taxi (negotiated)** _(recommended)_ — cost TJS 30–50, journey 15–25 min, wait 5 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Fast; Cheap if you push
   - Cons: Must negotiate; No apps
2. **Hotel car** _(recommended)_ — cost TJS 80–120, journey 15–25 min, wait Pre-book, payment Card.
   - Pros: Certain; English
   - Cons: Premium

## First 30 minutes after landing at DYU

1. Immigration
2. Bags
3. Taxi rank
4. Negotiate price first
5. 15–25 min to center

## Common scams at DYU

- **Meterless flat quote** (medium risk): Drivers open at TJS 100–150 for foreigners. _How to avoid:_ Counter with TJS 30–40. Walk if refused — next driver takes it.

## Payment warnings at DYU

- Cash only
- ATM inside arrivals
- No apps — must negotiate
- Skip drivers who won't quote

## Arrival checklist for DYU

- USD or TJS cash
- Hotel name in Russian helps

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Last updated: June 2026

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