Cities Near Türkmenbaşy
Cities near Türkmenbaşy, TM: 9 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Balkanabat, Qaraçuxur, Sumqayıt. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Türkmenbaşy, TM is Balkanabat, about 83 mi (133 km) away — roughly 1 hr 56 min by road. Below, 9 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkanabat | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Qaraçuxur | 159 mi / 257 km | 3 hr 42 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sumqayıt | 178 mi / 286 km | 4 hr 8 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Şirvan | 213 mi / 343 km | 4 hr 39 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Gonbad-e Kāvūs | 226 mi / 363 km | 4 hr 55 min | 55 min | Short break |
| Zhanaozen | 229 mi / 369 km | 5 hr | 55 min | Short break |
| Behshahr | 232 mi / 374 km | 5 hr 4 min | 56 min | Short break |
| Gorgān | 234 mi / 377 km | 5 hr 6 min | 56 min | Short break |
| Lankaran | 236 mi / 380 km | 5 hr 9 min | 56 min | Short break |
Day trips from Türkmenbaşy
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Balkanabat. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Türkmenbaşy
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Qaraçuxur, Sumqayıt. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Türkmenbaşy include Balkanabat, Qaraçuxur, Sumqayıt, Şirvan, Gonbad-e Kāvūs. The closest is Balkanabat, about 83 miles (133 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.