Tashkent
Tashkent airport to city centre: trains, buses, taxis and costs
Take a Yandex Go taxi: about 8 km (5 mi), 20–45 min, UZS 20,000–60,000 (2026 estimate) to most central hotels. Use the app rather than a driver who approaches you in arrivals. Bus 11 or 40 is far cheaper but slow with luggage; a metro link from the airport is planned, not open.Take a Yandex Go taxi: about 5 mi (8 km), 20–45 min, UZS 20,000–60,000 (2026 estimate) to most central hotels. Use the app rather than a driver who approaches you in arrivals. Bus 11 or 40 is far cheaper but slow with luggage; a metro link from the airport is planned, not open.
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GuideTashkent
Key facts
- Airport
- Islam Karimov Tashkent International (TAS), about 8 km from the centre
- Best option
- Yandex Go taxi, UZS 20,000–60,000 (2026 estimate)
- Time to centre
- 20–45 min by car, longer at 08:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00
- Cheapest
- City bus, UZS 2,000–5,000 (2026 estimate), 40–60 min
- Airport train
- No direct rail link from the terminals; metro extension planned (check)
- Payment
- App fare is card or cash; keep small UZS notes for buses
- Late arrival
- Confirm your hotel has 24 h reception before you land
Options at a glance
Tashkent's airport sits inside the city, so no transfer is long or expensive. The choice is really about luggage, hour of arrival and whether you want to spend UZS 40,000 or UZS 4,000.
Ride-hailing is the default for most visitors. Buses are fine in daylight with a light bag. There is no airport train: the metro does not reach the terminals, and the planned extension is not open (check).
| Option | Time to centre | Cost (2026 estimate) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yandex Go taxi | 20–45 min | UZS 20,000–60,000 | Anyone with luggage, any hour |
| Street taxi at arrivals | 20–45 min | Quoted UZS 100,000+ (check) | Nobody — agree an app fare instead |
| City bus 11 / 40 | 40–60 min | UZS 2,000–5,000 | Daylight, light bag, low budget |
| Shared taxi | 20–40 min | UZS 15,000–30,000 per seat (check) | Confident travellers, daytime |
| Hotel transfer | 20–45 min | Often US$10–20 (check) | Late landings, first-time visitors |
Times assume normal traffic; the ring road and city centre slow sharply at rush hour.
Taxi: the practical default
Order a Yandex Go car after you clear customs. The app shows the price before you accept, the driver has your destination, and you pay what the screen says — card in the app or cash in UZS. Across Tashkent app fares run UZS 20,000–60,000 (2026 estimate); the airport sits at the upper end of that band at peak times.
Ignore drivers who approach you inside arrivals and quote a price. That quote is usually several times the app fare, and there is no meter to appeal to. If you have no data on landing, buy an eSIM before you fly or use the airport Wi-Fi to book, then walk out to the pickup point.
Agree nothing in advance with a street car unless you are confident: if you do take one, fix the total price in UZS for the whole car, not per person, before the doors close.
- Have the hotel name and address written in Cyrillic or Uzbek for the driver.
- Keep a screenshot of the app booking in case signal drops.
- Small notes help: a UZS 50,000 note for a UZS 30,000 fare is awkward at 02:00.
Bus: cheapest, slowest
City buses run past the airport and cost UZS 2,000–5,000 (2026 estimate) — the same flat city fare. Routes are numbered on the windscreen and there is no English signage, so use Yandex Maps or 2GIS to match your route number and stop before you leave the terminal.
Allow 40–60 minutes to the centre and more with bags, since you may need a change. Buses are crowded at commuter hours and stop running late; after about 22:00 take a taxi. Pay the conductor in cash, in small notes.
Arrival, customs and the first hour
Allow 30–60 minutes from wheels down to the arrivals hall: immigration queues build when several flights land together, and baggage can be slow. Keep your passport and onward booking handy; customs is usually quick for tourists.
The first practical jobs are cash, data and a ride. Change a small amount at the airport for the taxi and keep the rest for a bank or exchange office in the city, where rates are usually better. Buy a local SIM or activate your eSIM, then book the car.
Tashkent is a late-evening city in summer and quiet after midnight. If you land after 22:00, tell your hotel your flight number and confirm someone will be at the desk — this is the single most common first-night problem in Uzbekistan.
What it costs
Figures are 2026 estimates in Uzbek som; the site converts them to your currency. Treat the taxi band as the planning number and the rest as small change.
| Item | Cost (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Yandex Go, airport to centre | UZS 20,000–60,000 |
| City bus, one ride | UZS 2,000–5,000 |
| Bottled water, 1.5 L | UZS 3,000–6,000 |
| Local SIM with data | UZS 30,000–80,000 (check) |
| Hotel transfer, if offered | US$10–20 (check) |
Tips that save time
Book the car before you reach the kerb, not after. Drivers circle the short-stay area and pickup points are signposted in Latin script, so a screenshot of the app's meeting point removes the guesswork.
If two of you are travelling with big bags, one taxi still beats two bus tickets on comfort and time. If you land between 08:00 and 10:00 or 17:00 and 20:00, add 15–20 minutes to any road option.
Keep the first night simple: a hotel within a few minutes of a metro station makes the rest of the trip easier, and the metro itself is cheap and fast once you are in the city.
- Screenshot your hotel address in Cyrillic before landing.
- Carry UZS 50,000–100,000 in small notes for the first ride.
- Skip the airport exchange counter for anything beyond the taxi fare.
- Confirm 24 h reception if you land after 22:00.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How do I get from Tashkent airport to the city centre?
Order a Yandex Go taxi: about 8 km, 20–45 min, UZS 20,000–60,000 (2026 estimate). City buses cost UZS 2,000–5,000 but take 40–60 min with luggage. There is no airport train.
How much is a taxi from Tashkent airport?
An app fare is UZS 20,000–60,000 (2026 estimate) to most central hotels, higher at rush hour. Drivers who approach you in arrivals often quote several times that; use the app and pay the screen price.
Is there a train from Tashkent airport?
No. The terminals have no rail link and the metro does not reach them; an extension is planned but not open (check). Use a taxi or bus, or connect to the metro from the city centre.
Is the bus from Tashkent airport worth it?
In daylight with a light bag, yes: UZS 2,000–5,000 and 40–60 min. With heavy luggage, at night, or on a first visit, the taxi is worth the extra few dollars.
Can I pay the taxi by card?
Yandex Go accepts card in the app, and many drivers also take cash in UZS. Street taxis are cash only, so keep small notes.
What if I land after midnight?
Taxis run all night and app fares stay in the normal band. Buses do not. Confirm your hotel has 24 h reception before you fly, and send your flight number.
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