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Flag of TajikistanAirports in Tajikistan

Tajikistan has 21 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Dushanbe, is served by Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) and Gissar Air Base.

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List of airports in Tajikistan

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Bokhtar International Airport Bokhtar KQT UTDT Large airport 1,473 ft
Dushanbe International Airport Meet & Greet → Dushanbe DYU UTDD Large airport 2,575 ft
Khujand International Airport Meet & Greet → Khujand LBD UTDL Large airport 1,450 ft
Kulob International Airport Meet & Greet → Kulob TJU UTDK Large airport 2,293 ft
Farkhor Air Base (no scheduled flights) Parkhar — TJ-UT46 Medium airport 1,450 ft
Gissar Air Base (no scheduled flights) Dushanbe — TJ-UT45 Medium airport 2,379 ft
Khovaling Airport (no scheduled flights) Khovilling — TJ-0011 Medium airport —

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Tajikistan has 21 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #154 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 4 large airports, 3 medium-sized airports and 4 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 14 are small airstrips, heliports (1) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Tajikistan

The main international gateways are Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) in Dushanbe, Khujand International Airport (LBD) in Khujand, Kulob International Airport (TJU) in Kulob and Bokhtar International Airport (KQT) in Bokhtar. The capital, Dushanbe, is served by Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) and Gissar Air Base.

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 4 cities across Tajikistan, with 3 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Khujand International Airport (LBD) in Khujand, the southernmost Bokhtar International Airport (KQT) in Bokhtar. The highest airport is Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) at 2,575 ft (785 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 3 airports in Tajikistan — DYU, LBD and TJU — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, China (334 large/medium airports), Uzbekistan (12 large/medium airports), Afghanistan (9 large/medium airports) and Kyrgyzstan (7 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Tajikistan.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has 21 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Dushanbe, is served by Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) and Gissar Air Base.

What are the main international airports in Tajikistan?

Bokhtar International Airport (KQT), Bokhtar, Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), Dushanbe, Khujand International Airport (LBD), Khujand and Kulob International Airport (TJU), Kulob.

Which airport serves Dushanbe?

Dushanbe International Airport — IATA code DYU and Gissar Air Base.