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Major city · Turkmenistan

NissaNisa

Visit Nissa for a half‑day stop to see the Parthian fortresses; combine with Ashgabat stay.

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Nissa (Old and New Nisa) holds the UNESCO‑listed Parthian fortresses, a compact archaeological park about 15 km southwest of Ashgabat. The site fits a half‑day walk, best explored with a guide from Ashgabat.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
TMT
Best months
Apr–May, Oct
Airport
ASB
Nights
Half day

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Nissa: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut w…Almost all tourist visas need an invitation letter from a…
  • Central Asia ↗Keep every hotel registration slip or its e-registration record until you leave Uzbekistan and Tajikistan; border officers can ask for proof of where you slept and fine gaps.
  • Central Asia ↗Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut with politics and demarcation deals; confirm the exact post is open to foreigners the week you cross.
  • Turkmenistan ↗Almost all tourist visas need an invitation letter from a licensed Turkmen operator, issued before you apply; arrivals without one are refused boarding or entry.
  • Turkmenistan ↗Independent travel is not the expected model: itineraries are declared to the authorities, and travel outside Ashgabat needs permits your operator arranges.
  • Turkmenistan ↗Do not photograph government buildings, presidential palaces, military sites, police, airports or border areas; ask your guide before raising a camera.
  • Turkmenistan ↗Foreign cards and ATMs rarely work: bring enough clean, undamaged US dollar or euro notes for the whole trip and change only through official channels.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nissa101 ▾
  • Police101
  • Fire and ambulance102

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Nissa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Parthian FortressesUNESCO World Heritage siteAncient royal residence
Airports
ASB Ashgabat International Airport (Taxi or minibus to Ashgabat city, then bus to Nissa (15 km (9.3 mi)).)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

Best: Apr–May, Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Nissa: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−3°C (27°F)

5 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−1°C (30°F)

4 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

3 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

2 rd

May

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

1 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

0 rd

Jul

36°C (97°F)

23°C (73°F)

0 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

0 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

4 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

0°C (32°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

From Ashgabat, take a minibus (marshrutka) from Teke Bazaar west side; walk 2 km uphill from Bagyr village to the ruins. The site is walkable.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ashgabat

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h total

Minibus from Teke Bazaar west side, about 30 min, then 2 km (1.2 mi) walk to Nissa site

Combine with an Ashgabat hotel stay; return same day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ashgabat city hotels

Base for Nissa visits; 15 km (9.3 mi) drive, 30 min by taxi or minibus.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₮10–15 TMT excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Minibus from Ashgabat to Nissa$0.20
Site entry$1

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Nissa is safe for visitors; the main risk is the remote desert environment – bring water, sun protection and travel with a guide.
  • Limited shade on the hill; bring water and sun protection.

Emergency numbers

Police
101
Fire and ambulance
102

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Emergency

  • Police101
  • Fire and ambulance102

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ashgabat → Nissa minibus: about $0.20 per person, 30 min
  • Site entry: US$1 per person
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nissa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Oct · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 1 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Turkmenistan

Sources

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