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A stopover in Tashkent

Uzbekistan Airways' hub, and the fast train to Samarkand starts here.

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Last reviewed November 2026.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Photo: LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airport to the centreabout 20 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$80 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work

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Hotels in TashkentThings to doLuggage storage

With 24–48 hours

  • Ride the metro for its ornate Soviet-era stations
  • Chorsu Bazaar
  • High-speed train to Samarkand (about 2 hours)

Eat: Plov, the national rice-and-lamb pilaf.

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

Tashkent stopover: questions

How long does it take to get from the airport into Tashkent?

About 20 minutes to the centre. Uzbekistan Airways' hub, and the fast train to Samarkand starts here.

How much is a hotel for a Tashkent stopover?

Plan on roughly $80 a night for a well-reviewed, central 3–4★ hotel. Prices rise with events and peak season, so check the live rate for your dates.

Is there a free stopover program in Tashkent?

No airline runs a stopover program here, but two separate tickets through Tashkent often work. Leave at least one night between flights.

What can you do in Tashkent with 24 hours?

Ride the metro for its ornate Soviet-era stations. Chorsu Bazaar. High-speed train to Samarkand (about 2 hours).

What should I eat on a Tashkent stopover?

Plov, the national rice-and-lamb pilaf. With one night, make dinner the local meal and keep breakfast near the hotel so you're not rushed back to the airport.

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Tashkent?

It depends on your passport. Check whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation for Uzbekistan before you book, and allow time for immigration and security on the way back.

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