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Estimated Prices for Urgench to Mazar I Sharif Flights
| Popular Airport | Mazar i Sharif Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 777 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Urgench City Center
Urgench Intl. Airport
In the region, there are transportation alternatives like taxi and minibus for passengers travelling to Urgench Airport which is located 5 kilometers away from the city center of Urgench, Uzbekistan. Minibuses are among the budget-friendly alternatives for passengers. If you choose a taxi for your transportation to the airport from the center, you can reach your destination in about 10 minutes. Travelling to the airport by taxi also doesn’t cost too much.
Minibus
You can comfortably travel to Urgench Airport by using the minibuses carrying passengers to the airport from the city center for an affordable cost. These minibuses depart from the city center. When you get on a minibus going to airport direction, you need to pay the ticket price by using the local currency of Uzbekistan. If you have foreign currency with you, you can talk to the driver before getting on the minibus or prefer using a taxi instead of minibus.
Taxi
Taxi is an ideal option for passengers who want to directly reach Urgench Airport from their hotels or other points in Urgench city center. Finding a taxi in the city and travelling to the airport, which is located 5 kilometers away, is very easy. If you have much luggage, this alternative can be ideal for you. You can comfortably travel to the terminal of Urgench Airport by using a taxi. Taxis accept payment through local currency like buses and minibuses, but you can also pay the fare with other currencies like dollar.
Airport Information
Urgench Airport, which is located approximately 5 kilometers away from the city center of Uzbekistan, provides passengers with easy transportation to the city center. There are areas where you can perform your ticket and baggage procedures. There are also buffets and cafes where you can try local tastes and spend a pleasant time before or after your flight. You can use the lounges for waiting for your flight at Urgench Airport and get information about any issue such as the flights and the region by visiting the information desk located at the airport. Passengers travelling with their children can find private rooms and other areas in the terminal where they can take care of their children.
Transportation to Mazar I Sharif City Center from Airport
Mazar i Sharif Intl. Airport
Mazar I Sharif, a border town close to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, is the most important and biggest city of Behl Region located in the north of Afghanistan. Due to its geographical location, it has a very strategic position both in terms of politics and transport.
The city has taken its name from the belief that Ali's grave is here. The city center is made up of straight blocks that spread around Ali's tomb and cut each other perpendicularly. When you move towards the city center, all the roads would take you to this big square with the tomb, surrounded by greenery.
Already the intersection of the other roads is also squares. The traffic rules are not generally applied in the city, and as a result, there is a feeling of chaos in the roads. Traffic is almost always cramped.
Bikes and motorcycles are frequently used means of transportation in the city center. It is possible to see luxury cars and horse-drawn cars in traffic together. Mazar I Sharif railroad connects it with the neighbor Uzbekistan and the train reaches the city center. Priority in rail transport is not human transport but merchandise transport. This makes Mazar I Sharif an important trade transfer point for Afghanistan, beyond being a religious destination.
Although there are buses for long distance journeys, transportation in the city center is provided by special vehicles. From here you can go to the capital city of Kabul by bus or plane. If you want to see Belh, the birthplace of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, you can reach this old settlement with a 30-minute car journey.
The Mazar I Sharif International Airport is quite small and does not offer transportation to the city center by public transport. You can reach the city center by taxi, rental car or hotel shuttles from the airport which is 12 kilometers east of the city center. The airport does not have regular services. You have to ask when you get there.
Hotel Shuttle
Although it is very easy to find in a hostel or motel Mazar I Sharif, there are not much bigger hotels. You should check with your hotel whether or not they provide a shuttle service and make reservation in advance so that they can pick you up from the airport.
Taxi
Taxi is means of transportation that is frequently used to get to the city center from the airport. If there is not much traffic, you can reach the city center in 16 minutes. It’s a good idea to have a deal about the fare with the taxi driver before you take the cab.
Car Rental
Renting a car is the most preferred method of transportation in Mazar I Sharif since you need to negotiate price with taxis, there are problems about public transportation and it is very convenient for those who want to go to surrounding cities.
Since the roads are not generally asphalt, the Jeep is the most preferred type of vehicle. You can reach the city center in about 16 minutes on a straight road for about 12 kilometers after connecting to the AH76 motorway from the airport connection road.
If you rent a car during your travel, you should be aware that traffic rules are not strictly applied in the city.
Weather in Mazar I Sharif
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