Dushanbe airport → city transfer
Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) sits on the south-eastern edge of the city, roughly 5–10 km from most hotels — 15 to 25 minutes by car. Many long-haul flights land between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m.; your driver tracks the flight, waits after passport control with a name sign and takes you straight to the hotel.
- Distance7 km
- Drive time15–25 min
- Pricefrom $20
Your ride is performed by a licensed local partner carrier in Tajikistan; we arrange it and stand behind it.
Dushanbe airport → city: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Hyundai Sonata or similar | $20 ≈ 190 somoni | $10 | $7 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Staria / H-1 or similar | $35 ≈ 330 somoni | $18 | $12 | $9 | $6 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado or Mitsubishi Pajero | $55 ≈ 520 somoni | $28 | $18 | $14 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter or similar, up to 16 seats | $80 ≈ 750 somoni | $40 | $27 | $20 | $13 |
night 23:00–06:00 +$5 · English-speaking driver +$15 (transfers) / +$20 a day · return — same price. Prices updated 2026-10-20.
The road
City avenues all the way, no tolls. At night the drive is quick; in weekday rush hours allow up to 40 minutes to the centre.
Worth stopping
- Currency exchange, ATMs and SIM-card counters (Tcell, Megafon, Babilon-M) are in or next to the arrivals hall — the driver waits while you sort them out.
Good to know
- We track your flight number: 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Taxis at the airport are not metered and quote high to foreigners at night. The fixed price, the sign and the help with luggage at 3 a.m. are what you pay us for.
- Heading straight to the Pamir or the Fann Mountains? Your 4x4 or minivan can pick you up at the airport — tell us in the comment.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total on transfers)
- Multi-day trips: the driver’s lodging, meals and return drive
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
- Transfers: pay the driver in cash (USD or somoni) — no prepayment
Dushanbe airport → city: questions
How much is a transfer from Dushanbe airport to the city?
$20 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $35 for a minivan (up to 6), $55 for a 4x4 and $80 for a Sprinter, per car. Between 23:00 and 06:00 add $5.
My flight lands at 3 a.m. — is that a problem?
No. Night arrivals are normal in Dushanbe. The driver tracks the flight and waits; the night surcharge is $5.
Can I pay in cash?
Yes. Airport transfers are paid to the driver at the end in US dollars or somoni. No prepayment.