# TAS — Tashkent (Tashkent International (Islam Karimov))

> TAS (Tashkent International (Islam Karimov)) is the main international airport serving Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/tas-tashkent

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Yandex Go from arrivals
- **Typical fare:** UZS 30,000–60,000 (~US$2.50–US$5)
- **Journey time:** 20–35 min to centro
- **Pickup point:** App pickup at designated zone
- **Key warning:** Decline 'taxi-taxi' touts quoting US$20+
- **Fare reality (TAS → Tashkent centro):** expected UZS 30,000–60,000 Yandex · concerning UZS 150,000+ · likely scam US$30 'tourist'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 12 km south of city. Yandex Go and MyTaxi work for UZS 30,000–60,000. Bus 67 / 94 to centro is cheap. Curb taxis quote dollar prices that are 3x higher.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of TAS, ranked

1. **Yandex Go** _(recommended)_ — cost UZS 30,000–60,000, journey 20–35 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Tracked
   - Cons: Driver English varies
2. **MyTaxi** _(recommended)_ — cost UZS 30,000–60,000, journey 20–35 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Local app
   - Cons: UX varies
3. **Bus 67 / 94** _(recommended)_ — cost UZS 1,700, journey 35–50 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Limited luggage
4. **Curb 'taxi' US$ tout** — cost US$20–US$40, journey 20–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Overcharge

## First 30 minutes after landing at TAS

1. Clear immigration (occasionally slow)
2. Bags
3. Yandex Go: pin location
4. Confirm plate
5. Total: 20–35 min centro

## Common scams at TAS

- **Dollar tourist rate** (medium risk): Curb drivers quote US$30+ in dollars vs UZS 50,000 app rate. _How to avoid:_ Use Yandex Go or MyTaxi from inside terminal.

## Payment warnings at TAS

- UZS cash; card on apps
- ATM in arrivals
- Som cash for bus

## Arrival checklist for TAS

- Yandex Go installed
- Foreign card linked
- Hotel district

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Last updated: June 2026

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