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Fly
best
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane VAN - ASB
8h 22m
$316–1,309
Drive 1,741.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Van to Ashgabatcar 1,741.3 km
24h 22m
$204–295
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Van to Teherantrain
2. Take the train from Tehran to Gorgantrain
3. Drive from Gorgan to Etrekcar
4. Take the bus from Etrek to Balkanabatbus
5. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
2d 4h
Train, drive, bus via Esenguly
1. Take the train from Van to Teherantrain
2. Take the train from Tehran to Bandar-e Torkamantrain
3. Drive from Bandar-e Torkaman to Esengulycar
4. Take the bus from Esenguly to Balkanabatbus
5. Take the train from Balkanabat to Ashgabattrain 605 / ...
2d 8h

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights

17Weekly Planes

9h 14mAverage Duration

$315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,323.8 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?

Turkish Airlines and Turkmenistan Airlines fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) twice daily.

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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan(opens in a new window)

Ashgabat or Asgabat, formerly named Poltoratsk (Russian: Полтора́цк) between 1919 and 1927, is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan. It lies between the Karakum Desert and the Kopetdag mountain range in Central Asia, near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. The city has a population of 1,030,063 (2022 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Ashgabat

Ashgabat (park)(Opens in a new window)

Ashgabat Park (Turkmen: Aşgabat seýilgähi) is among the oldest public parks at the center of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Located between the Kuliyev, Azadi streets and Mahgymguly, Saparmurat Turkmenbashi avenues. Today covers an area of 7 hectares.

Neutrality Monument(Opens in a new window)

Monument of Neutrality (Turkmen: Bitaraplyk arkasy) was a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The three-legged arch, which became known locally as "The Tripod", was 75 m tall and was built in 1998 on the orders of Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov to commemorate the country's official position of neutrality. It cost $12 million to construct. The monument was topped by a 12 m tall gold-plated statue of Niyazov which rotated to always face the sun. The arch was located in central Ashgabat where it dominated the skyline, being taller than the nearby Presidential Palace. The statue was illuminated at night. The arch featured a panoramic viewing platform which was a popular attraction for visitors.

Independence Monument(Opens in a new window)

The "Independence Monument" is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The design of this building was inspired by traditional Turkmen tents and the traditional headgear worn by Turkmen girls. Elements of the building commemorate the independence date of Turkmenistan, 27 October 1991. These elements include a 91-meter reinforced concrete tower with a 27-metre high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of 10 metres. Within the building, there are exhibition halls where important works of art representing Turkmenistan history are displayed. The Monument of Independence sits on a total area of 84,500 m², surrounded by green landscaping that encompasses a cascaded pool and 27 heroic statues of Turkmen leaders, centered on a golden statue of Saparmurat Niyazov.

Turkmen Carpet Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Turkmen Carpet Museum or the National Carpet Museum is a national museum, situated on 5 Gorogly Street in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

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