Beach near Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Ashgabat Travel Guide

Turkmenistan

Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, with a population of 902,353. It lies in the south of the country, close to the Kopet Dag mountain range and the border with Iran.

Most visitors arrive by air through Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), the city’s serving airport. Ashgabat is inland, so there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres; this is a city trip rather than a coastal break.

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Local time

902,353

Population

2,931 miles away

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Weather in Ashgabat

Sun

37°

Mon

39°

Tue

39°

Know before you go

Pays in TMT

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +993

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Turkmenistan, but small gestures of appreciation are usually accepted, especially for good service.

Best time to visit Ashgabat

Jan

8°3

Feb

10°6

Mar

19°7

Apr

26°4

May

30°3

Jun

36°1

Jul

39°0

Aug

37°1

Sep

30°1

Oct

24°3

Nov

19°4

Dec

10°4

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Ashgabat

  1. Ashgabat Stadium

    stadium arena

    4.1 km

  2. Köpetdag Stadium

    stadium arena

    4.1 km

  3. Йылдыз

    historic site

    3.5 km

  4. Ашхабад (кинотеатр, Ашхабад)

    movie theater

    4.3 km

  5. Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Sirki

    circus venue

    3.6 km

  6. Inspiration Park

    park

    4.8 km

  7. Ruhyýet Palace

    historic site

    4.9 km

  8. Храм Александра Невского

    christian place of worship

    1.6 km

Getting there

Ashgabat International Airport · 4.5 km

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