Urgench International Airport – UGC Urgench
Urgench International Airport with code UGC is located in Urgench, Uzbekistan. Urgench is located in the western part of the city. The airport is serving the Khorezm Region. The city is set between the Amu Darya River and Shavat Canal. The airport is located in the west of Kyzylkum Desert. The city of Urgench is very rich and it goes back to the 19th century. Passengers served by the airport are mostly local residents. There are also tourists who use the airport as the main gateway to Khiva. It is an old city that is also known as Itchan Kala. This is considered as a Unesco Heritage Site.
Best Time to Visit
The Urgench International Airport is serving both local and domestic flights. The main carriers serving the airport include Rossiya Airlines, S7 Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. The airport is offering season flights to Frankfurt, Rome, and Milan. Itchan Kala and Khiva are two cities surrounding the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Unfortunately, there are not so many accommodations near the Urgench. This is compared to the nearby town of Khiva. Hotel Asia Khiwa is about 40 km from the airport. This is said to be the closest accommodation to the airport of Urgench. The hotel is situated in the historic town of Khiwa. The accommodation is also a short walk to the famous old city as well as the Ichan Qala Tash Darwaza Gate. The 4-star accommodation has a spa, massage area and wellness center. It is also featuring an on-site restaurant. You can also stay at the __ and the nearby
