Turkmenistan
country · Turkmenistan
Overview
Turkmenistan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Ashgabat.
Key facts
| Country | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Currency | TMT |
About the country
Turkmenistan lies in Asia.
Its capital is Ashgabat.
Practical information
You will pay in TMT (Manat).
The main language spoken is Turkmen.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Turkmenistan. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Turkmenistan
Bigger destinations to explore in Turkmenistan include Ashgabat, Daşoguz, Türkmenabat, Mary, Balkanabat, Änew, Magdanly, Yylanly, Sarahs and Görogly. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Turkmenistan, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Turkmenistan
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Getting around Turkmenistan
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.