How to find cheap flights to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Ashgabat Airport is R 11,775. A round-trip plane ticket to ASB right now is R 19,053.
Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to ASB. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending notifications when fares go down.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Ashgabat, where Ashgabat Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Ashgabat by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Ashgabat Airport.
Best time to go to Ashgabat
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Ashgabat is usually May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ASB.
August is the most popular month for flights to ASB. Visit then if you're eager to explore Ashgabat in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Ashgabat then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Ashgabat, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Ranging from -1ºC (30ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? June is the driest month in Ashgabat.
It rains the most in February, which gets around five days of wet weather.
Flying to Ashgabat Airport (ASB): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Ashgabat in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Ashgabat Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to fly with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your ASB plane ticket with flydubai. Up to 88% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
The timezone at ASB is UTC+5.
Otel is a comfortable stay within easy reach of Ashgabat Airport. Rest up here after your flight to ASB.
Ashgabat Airport is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 80% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you're catching a connection or flying home.
Getting to central Ashgabat from Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Central Ashgabat is about 11 kilometres from ASB.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to ASB, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Settle in somewhere that feels just right at Otel. It offers all the comforts you need for your visit to Ashgabat.
Ashgabat highlights
Jump off your flight to Ashgabat and head directly for these major attractions:
Parthian Settlement of Nisa: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 14 kilometres west of the centre.
Bandian Fire Temple: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometres east of the heart of Ashgabat.
How to get to Gökdepe from Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Headed to the nearby city of Gökdepe? It's about 40 kilometres from ASB.
Explore more of Turkmenistan
There's plenty more of Turkmenistan ready to be uncovered. Around 14 kilometres south-east of Ashgabat, set out for Änew. On the must-see list? Begin with Annau Medieval Settlement, Seyit Jemaletdin Mosque and Akbugday Museum.
Gökdepe might just become one of your favourite stops in Turkmenistan. You'll find it around 40 kilometres north-west of Ashgabat. Saparmurat Hajji Mosque, Gurbanmyrat ishan and Gokdepe Museum stand out as key sights.
