Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport – TAS Tashkent
Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport is the primary airport of Uzbekistan. Tashkent is the most populous city, which is why its airport became Central Asia’s third busiest airport. Its location is 7.5 miles from Tashkent center. The airport is owned by the Government of Uzbekistan and is run by Uzbekistan Airways. In 2030, the Government of Uzbekistan plans to move the airport to a new and bigger site. Based on 2017 statistics, the airport handled 3 million passengers.
Best Time to Visit
Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport is given the ICAO Category II and operates with two terminals. Terminal 2 is for international flights and Terminal 3 is for domestic ones. It has a runway built with concrete and asphalt. The airport serves destinations going to and from Moscow, Seoul-Incheon, Beijing-Capital, Bishkek, Kabul, Istanbul, Jeddah and some others. The airport has cafes, restaurants, currency exchange counters, Duty-free, and business and VIP lounges with car parking and facilities for disables guests.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Khiva Hotel provides accommodation just 10 minutes away from the airport and is a few minutes away from the city center. Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace is also a well-rated hotel perfect for short stays. OROM Hostel is a very near dormitory type hotel for backpack travellers. All three hotels are perfect locations near restaurants, markets and cafes. While in Uzbekistan, make time to visit its famous sites such as Amir Timur Monument and Museum, Friendship of People’s Palace, Independence Square, Kukeldash Madrassa, Tashkent Tower and many others.
Tashkent Vostochny Airport is an airfield located near Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport.
