The newly completed airport at Balkanabat is serving as alternate airport for the duration the Turkmenbashy airport remains closed for repairs and renovation. As of 19 May 2025, all the domestic flights that were landing and taking off from Turkmenbashy airport, have been re-routed to Balkanabat airport. As reported by Turkmenportal, passengers can now use […]
Private company constructs new International Airport in Western Turkmenistan
Private company Gündogdy is making progress on building a new international airport near the village of Jebel in Balkanabat, administrative center of Balkan province, according to “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper. Designed to handle 100 passengers per hour, the airport will encompass vital infrastructure, including navigational facilities, engineering and communication buildings, industrial and technical structures, and more. […]