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Tajikistan

Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. 2 million.

Type CountryPopulation 1,200,000

Why go

  • Landlocked country in Central Asia.
  • Served by Khwahan Airport (KWH).

History

Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of the country, with a population of over 1.2 million. Tajikistan borders Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east; it is narrowly separated from Pakistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Its total population exceeds 11 million.

Airports

Khovaling Airport 78 km to the centre
Khovilling, KT, TJ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Darwaz Airport (DAZ) 19 km to the centre
Darwaz, BDS, AF — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Khwahan Airport (KWH) 98 km to the centre
Khwahan, BDS, AF — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Garm Airport 62 km to the centre
Garm, RR, TJ
Outdoor
Dzhirgatal Airport 74 km to the centre
Dzhirgatal, RR, TJ
Outdoor

Where to stay

Qalai Khumb, Zev, Kalaikhum, Tajikistan · wa.me
Indoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Khwahan Airport (KWH); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tajikistan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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