Popular Airport | Dushanbe Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1577 Km |
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Cheapest Aktau to Dushanbe Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Aktau City Center
Aktau Airport
It is possible for you to travel to the airport at more affordable prices by contacting the companies that provide private transfer service from Aktau city center to Aktau International Airport in advance and by making a reservation. It is possible to reach Aktau Airport in 25-30 minutes by private transfer service at a charge of 15-20 Euros.
You can reach the airport at a much more affordable price by booking online at Booking.suntransfers.com or by calling +44 (0) 2035885280. Apart from that, buses and matryoshka, the main means of public transportation in Aktau, also have direct services to the airport.
Taxi and car rental services are also available for those who prefer not to use public transport.
Bus
There are buses that provide direct transportation services from the airport to the city center. There are also bus services from Aktau city center and many other regions to Aktau Airport. All you need to do is get a map of the city bus routes from the nearest travel information office.
Matryoshka
As there are many routes of minibus-like matryoshka vehicles, it is very easy to get to any point of the city in a very short time with these. As minibuses are not affiliated to a particular company, the routes, working hours and fares of each minibus are different. It is therefore not possible to come across any map showing the routes of matryoshka in any part of the city. Most of these vehicles are working till late hours in the evening, and usually the ticket costs around 35 Tenges. As you can get a very convenient way of travelling around the city with these vehicles, there also matryoshka vehicles that provide transportation service to Aktau Airport. These vehicles usually depart from the city center.
Taxi
The taxi fares in Aktau starts from an average of 200 Tenges. But if you are a foreigner, you will be probably asked for a higher price: 300 Tenges. Officially affiliated taxi drivers are usually from the Caucasus. Local taxi drivers often speak English.
Car Rental
There are much more car rental opportunities available in the city center than Aktau Airport. If you choose a domestic car rental company, make sure that there is another branch of the company in Aktau Airport. This would be a great convenience for you; you can deliver your vehicle at the airport on your return trip. Many of the foreigners who come to Aktau as tourists or for longer stays prefer car rental options, as the city does not offer many options in terms of public transport unfortunately.
Airport Information
Aktau Airport is located 23 kilometers north-west of the city center. Some of the facilities within the Aktau International Airport terminal building, which has been active since 1983, are 258 car capacity parking area for private vehicles, information desks, souvenir shops, markets, cafés, restaurants and bars, travel agencies and tour operators, VIP, CIP and conference rooms, health services, duty free shops, taxi services, car rental companies, exchange office, bank and ATM equipment, ticket sales points, free internet access, smoking and recreation areas.
Transportation to Dushanbe City Center from Airport
Dushanbe Intl. Airport
Known as the capital of Tajikistan located in Central Asia, Dushanbe is a special city with its rich cultural heritage, authentic architecture and cosmopolitanism. Dushanbe Airport hosts passengers who want to travel to this city. Dushanbe is situated at the confluence of the two rivers Varzob and Kofarnihon. The central region of the city consists of Rudaki Avenue and the nearby Rudaki Park.
The city is divided into four basic regions as Aviccena, Ferdowsi, Ismail Samani and Shah Mansur. Public transportation alternatives in the city are generally budget-friendly. The most common public transportation vehicles in the city are minibuses and shared taxis. Buses and trolleybuses are also among the preferred public transportation vehicles. The central railway station, which is close to the city center, offers transportation service to some parts of the city.
This station is home to international and intercity services. There are many alternatives that you can use to reach the city center from the airport. One of these alternatives is public transportation. Trolleybuses, trains, minibuses and shared taxis can be used for the transportation to the central regions of the city from the airport. If you want to have a more comfortable travel to the city center, you can get on a taxi or rent a car.
Bus
The bus routes 2, 8 and 12 departing from the airport carry passengers to the city center in about 20 minutes. Buses have a wide transportation network throughout the city. There are sixteen bus routes operating in the city. Bus routes 3A and 23 pass through the railway station.
Trolleybus
By getting on trolleybus routes 2 and 4 departing from the airport, you can arrive at A. Donish, S. Ayni, A. Rudaki, Somoni and N. Mahsumov stations. From here, you can arrive at your destination by getting on a public transportation vehicle or other trolleybus route. Trolleybuses have a key importance in urban transportation.
Travelling with trolleybuses is more affordable than buses. There are eight trolleybus routes, including 1, 24, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 14, which operate throughout Dushanbe.
Trolleybus route 1 takes passengers to S. Ayni Culture Park and Railway Station, route 9 and 10 to Obshoron region, route 11 to S. Ayni Culture Park and Somoni regions and route 12 to shopping center and Gulbutta regions.
Train
It is possible to get to the city center through train lines 3 and 4 departing from the railway station located near the airport.
Minibus (Marshrutka)
Known as Marshrutka in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, minibuses are a very useful public transportation alternatives in Dushanbe. Although the minibuses have a wide transportation network, they are more crowded compared to other public transportation such as buses, trolleys and buses; also, minibuses demand higher amounts than trolleybuses.
By using minibus route 33 you can get to A. Donish, Nazarshoev, Rudaki, S. Ayni, S. Sherozi and N. Carabo regions. From these regions, you can get on a different transportation vehicle depending on your destination.
Routes 1, 3, 17 and 29 are among the minibus routes providing transportation opportunity in the city. By using route 3 you can travel to the railway station.
Shared Taxi
There are shared taxis operating between certain regions in the city. Travelling with these vehicles are comfortable and budget-friendly. If you are planning to go to Karabolo or 82nd district of the city, you can travel to the Rudaki, Somoni and US Embassy regions by using shared taxi route 8 that departs from the airport.
Taxi
Using a taxi in Dushanbe is a useful alternative contrary to many other cities. Taxis, contrary to what is believed, can be more suitable for your budget. If you are travelling as a crowded group, it can be more affordable to use a taxi instead of public transportation vehicle.
Car Rental
Another comfortable and quick option for travelling in the city is car rental. You can rent your car from Rent a Car office located at the airport or you can make a reservation online before your flight. By 2015, the offices where you can rent a bicycle in the city have also started to provide service for visitors.
