Which airport should I fly into for Türkmenbaşy?

For long-haul and international flights, Balkanabat International Airport (BKN) is the main gateway near Türkmenbaşy. The closest airport, Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Türkmenbaşy?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Türkmenbaşy?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Türkmenbaşy

The closest airports to Türkmenbaşy, TM: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Türkmenbaşy, TM is Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Balkanabat International Airport (BKN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
KRW	Turkmenbashi AirportKrasnovodsk, Turkmenistan	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
BKN	Balkanabat International AirportJebel, Turkmenistan	70 mi / 113 km	2 hr 6 min	International
GYD	Heydar Aliyev International AirportBaku, Azerbaijan	157 mi / 252 km	3 hr 38 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Balkanabat International Airport (BKN) (70 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Türkmenbaşy. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with KRW.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near KRW saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

→ Balkanabat (83 mi)

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Türkmenbaşy is Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.