๐บ๐ฟ Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Two terminals: Terminal 2 (international), Terminal 3 (domestic, opened 2011). Major expansion completed Aug 2024: international terminal grew from 45,000 to 65,000 sqm (50% increase), renovated facade, departure hall, waiting areas, added drop-off zone. Ongoing arrival hall expansion (Nov 2024-May 2025) will double size, add 2 baggage carousels, increase capacity to 2,400 passengers/hour.
Final phase merges departure/arrival into unified complex. CIP/VIP lounges, Uzbekistan Airways arrivals lounge. 8.7 million passengers (2024, 28% growth).
Two runways: 4,000m x 60m, 3,905m x 45m, accommodate A380. 56 info monitors, electronic ticketing, free WiFi, 24-hour operations, no luggage storage, and a layout built to handle widebody arrivals and quick international turnarounds.
Slow check-in queues and lengthy security procedures - arrive early. The airport coordinates with Uzbekistan's air traffic control system, managing regional and international routes throughout Central Asia. Pax Track biometric monitoring system enhances security efficiency. Emergency medical services coordinate with Tashkent's advanced hospital network for passenger assistance. English-speaking staff at information desks, airline counters, security checkpoints. Ongoing infrastructure development includes runway upgrades and expanded parking positions to accommodate growing traffic.
Duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, currency exchange, car rentals available. Currency exchange services operate throughout terminals with favorable rates for major international currencies. Computer hall and free WiFi throughout terminals. Drop-off zone at first floor entrance allows convenient vehicle access. The facility maintains partnerships with regional airports including Samarkand, Bukhara, and Urgench for domestic connectivity. Special services for disabled passengers upon request. 24-room hotel for transit passengers. Business travelers benefit from dedicated check-in counters and priority boarding services.
No luggage storage facilities - keep baggage with you. Cultural considerations include prayer rooms and halal dining options reflecting Uzbekistan's Islamic heritage. Continental climate creates extreme seasonal variations with winter temperatures reaching -10ยฐC and summer exceeding +40ยฐC, requiring aircraft deicing procedures and heat-related precautions. The airport's strategic location enables connections throughout the former Soviet Union and emerging Central Asian aviation markets. Ground transportation includes official taxis, ride-sharing services, and express buses connecting to Tashkent city center.
โข Tashkent's Terminal 2 sees long security queues.
โข Completing e-visa registration beforehand speeds entry and SIM sales follow customs.
โข Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
โข Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
โข Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
150 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources