Dushanbe Airport

Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) is Tajikistan’s main air gateway, originally opened in the 1920s and refreshed with a modern terminal completed in 2014; it operates from one main passenger terminal with a compact layout that keeps transfers simple. As the capital airport, DYU handles most international and regional traffic for Dushanbe and is modest in size compared with major hubs, making it easy to navigate. Ground access is straightforward—taxis, shared minibuses and a few scheduled buses provide regular connections to the city center in a 20–30 minute drive depending on traffic, and road links serve nearby cities. Airfares to and from DYU are often more affordable than Western hubs, and the airport serves as a base for Tajik carriers including Somon Air and Tajik Air, offering convenient options when searching for cheap flights to Dushanbe.