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In the region, there are transportation alternatives like taxi and minibus for passengers travelling to Urgench Airport which is located 5 kilometers away from the city center of Urgench, Uzbekistan. Minibuses are among the budget-friendly alternatives for passengers. If you choose a taxi for your transportation to the airport from the center, you can reach your destination in about 10 minutes. Travelling to the airport by taxi also doesn’t cost too much.

Minibus

You can comfortably travel to Urgench Airport by using the minibuses carrying passengers to the airport from the city center for an affordable cost. These minibuses depart from the city center. When you get on a minibus going to airport direction, you need to pay the ticket price by using the local currency of Uzbekistan. If you have foreign currency with you, you can talk to the driver before getting on the minibus or prefer using a taxi instead of minibus.

Taxi

Taxi is an ideal option for passengers who want to directly reach Urgench Airport from their hotels or other points in Urgench city center. Finding a taxi in the city and travelling to the airport, which is located 5 kilometers away, is very easy. If you have much luggage, this alternative can be ideal for you. You can comfortably travel to the terminal of Urgench Airport by using a taxi. Taxis accept payment through local currency like buses and minibuses, but you can also pay the fare with other currencies like dollar.

Airport Information

Urgench Airport, which is located approximately 5 kilometers away from the city center of Uzbekistan, provides passengers with easy transportation to the city center. There are areas where you can perform your ticket and baggage procedures. There are also buffets and cafes where you can try local tastes and spend a pleasant time before or after your flight. You can use the lounges for waiting for your flight at Urgench Airport and get information about any issue such as the flights and the region by visiting the information desk located at the airport. Passengers travelling with their children can find private rooms and other areas in the terminal where they can take care of their children.

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world.

The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually. You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

From the airport there are buses that provide transportation to Vurgun Park on 28 May Street, that run every 30 minutes. These buses take approximately 50 minutes and are very affordable. Bus line 116 takes off from the 1^st floor of each terminal. Vurgun Park is the last stop on the bus line. From here the Gobustan National Park along the Caspian coastline is 15 minutes away on foot. The Old City is 2.5 km away. You can get there by taking bus lines 120 or 124 in about 25 minutes.

Metro

Baku’s metro network dates back to the 1960’s. Out of the two metro lines unfortunately neither connect directly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. From the airport you can take bus line 116 to Koroglu Metro Station; this bus ride takes about 35 minutes. From the Koroglu Metro Station you can get to other central locations in the city like 28 May Street or the Old City. Azerbaijan’s largest stadium, Tefik Bahramov Stadium, is also located on this line.  

Taxi

To get from the airport to the city center you can also take a taxi. Taxi stands are located at the terminal exit. Taxis from the airport to the city center take around 20 minutes and will cost between 15-20 Azerbaijani Manat. You can also book a luxury transfer service. Fares for luxury transfer services start from 65 Azerbaijani Manat.

RENTAL CARS

Renting a car to get from the airport to the city center and to get around within the city is a great idea. The city is frequented by a lot of businessmen who usually choose to rent a car. Traffic in the city is mild and fuel is cheap so it makes renting a car an even more attractive option. The airport features a rich variety of rental car options. There are many vehicles to choose from, from luxurious vehicles to standard ones. To get to the city center follow the airport road to the Boyuk Shor Highway. This highway will connect you to Heydar Aliyev Avenue, after the Ziya Bunyadov Avenue junction. Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Old City and central Baku.   

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine. The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection.