Overview

Places of interest in Turkmenistan

Overview
1 Ashgabat
Marble Monuments in the Desert
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This Central Asian capital dazzles with its futuristic architecture and pristine white marble avenues. Yet, behind the grandiose monuments lies a rigid political atmosphere where visitors must navigate strict dress codes and limited access to local culture.
Highlights:
  • 📸 Explore the Arch of Neutrality and take panoramic city photos
  • 🗽 Visit the grand Turkmenistan Independence Monument and its golden statue
  • 🏛️ Marvel at the dazzling white marble buildings of central Ashgabat
1 Ashgabat City
Place
1 Golden Age Shopping Center
Department Store
2 Altyn Göl Carpet Shop
Shop
3 Gulistan (Russian) Bazaar
Marketplace
4 Halk Market Russian Bazaar
Convenience Store
1 Ashgabat International Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan's marble city
Serving Turkmenistan’s capital, this modern hub connects to regional and international destinations via a single terminal equipped with customs, duty‑free shops and comfortable lounges. Runways accommodate wide‑body aircraft for efficient travel.
5 Altyn Asyr Oriental Bazaar
Marketplace
2 Daşoguz Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan’s heartland skies
Serving the city of Daşoguz in northern Turkmenistan, this regional airport offers domestic flights and cargo services. The terminal is modest, with basic amenities and a single runway suitable for narrow‑body aircraft.
1 Darvaza gas crater
Crater
2 Garagum çöli
POI
6 Central Market
Marketplace
7 New Bazaar
Marketplace
3 Turkmenabat Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan’s heartland and beyond
Serving Turkmenabat and surrounding regions, this airport offers regular domestic flights to Ashgabat and international connections via regional hubs. Modern facilities include a single terminal, cargo handling and ground transportation links.
4 Turkmenbashi International Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan’s coastal charm
Serving Turkmenistan’s Caspian coast, this modern airport connects regional cities to global hubs. It features a single runway, efficient customs facilities and nearby coastal attractions for travelers today.
2 Turkmenbashy
Place
8 Şanly Market
Convenience Store
5 Mary International Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan’s cultural heart
Modern gateway in Turkmenistan’s capital connects Central Asia, featuring sleek terminal design and a view of Mary’s desert. Efficient service, craft stalls, quick access to cultural sites; early arrivals relax.
3 Ancient Merv
Archaeological Site
4 Mary City
Place
9 Mary Bazaar
Marketplace
6 Kerki Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan’s hidden desert oasis
Located near the Amu Darya river, this regional airport serves Kerki and surrounding areas in Turkmenistan's Balkan Province. It offers limited commercial flights and basic facilities for domestic travel year‑round.
3 Dinosaur Plateau
POI
7 Balkanabat Airport
Gateway to Turkmenistan’s heartland and beyond
Serving the city of Balkanabat in western Kazakhstan, this regional airport connects to major hubs via daily flights. The terminal offers basic amenities and efficient check‑in for travelers heading to the Caspian region.
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