Balkanabat Travel Guide
Turkmenistan
Balkanabat is a city of 87,822 people in Turkmenistan. Travellers arriving by air can use Balkanabat Airport (BKN), the airport serving the city.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Balkanabat, so it is not a practical base for a beach trip. The city has the generally dry climate associated with much of Turkmenistan, with hot summers and cooler winters.
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Weather in Balkanabat
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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 Balkanabat
Jan
9°3Feb
10°6Mar
18°6Apr
26°5May
30°3Jun
35°1Jul
38°0Aug
37°1Sep
30°2Oct
24°2Nov
19°2Dec
11°3Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Balkanabat
Балканабад
historic site
2.8 km
Sport toplumy (Balkanabat)
stadium arena
2.8 km
Balkanabat Stadium
music venue
3.6 km
Турецкая Школа(гостевая Поляна Чемпионата)
soccer stadium
2.3 km
Getting there
Balkanabat Airport · 5.5 km
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