ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 27.
Turkmenistan’s national air carrier has switched to a new
international flight schedule from January 25, expanding direct air
connectivity from Ashgabat to 14 major cities across Europe, Asia,
and the Middle East,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
Under the updated schedule, the airline operates direct flights
to key economic hubs in Europe (London, Frankfurt, Milan), Asia
(Beijing, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Delhi),
and the Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah), as well as to
Istanbul and Kazan, ensuring stable links with Turkey and
Russia.
Flight frequencies have been adjusted to meet demand. Routes to
Istanbul and Kazan remain the most intensive, while destinations in
the Persian Gulf are served with up to seven flights per week.
European routes operate twice weekly, and Asian destinations are
served once or twice a week.
Earlier, Turkmenistan Airlines introduced an additional weekly
flight on the Ashgabat-Abu Dhabi-Ashgabat route starting from
January 4, 2026, as part of Ashgabat’s broader strategy to
strengthen its role as an international transit hub.
