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Russian citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Turkmenistan need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Turkmenistan

🤝 friendly locals
safe neighbourhoods
💰 expensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
❄️ cold weather
history
culture

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Turkmenistan from Russia usually are around 20935.00 RUB. Turkish Airlines is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

. Popular domestic airlines are

Turkmenistan Airlines

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

TM Cell

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is TMT.

1 RUB = 0.052614 TMT

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $19.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Turkmenistan. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Turkmenistan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Turkmenistan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.21 / 5)
Safety (4.00 / 5)
Cost of Living (2.45 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$98.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$19.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat

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