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Nearest Airport to Balkanabat: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Balkanabat is Balkanabat International Airport (BKN), about 23 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 383 km away.

Closest airport BKN Balkanabat International Airport 23 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car
Closest international GYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport 383 km · 238 mi · ~6 h 50 min by car

Airports near Balkanabat

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    Balkanabat International Airport Flag of TurkmenistanBalkanabat, Turkmenistan · Regional Airports in Turkmenistan
    BKN 23 km15 mi · ~25 min
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    Turkmenbaşy International Airport Flag of TurkmenistanTurkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan · Regional Airports in Turkmenistan
    KRW 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Gorgan Airport Flag of IranGorgan, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    GBT 289 km180 mi · ~5 h 10 min
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    Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport Flag of IranSari, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    SRY 335 km208 mi · ~5 h 59 min
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    Bojnord Airport Flag of IranBojnord, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    BJB 340 km211 mi · ~6 h 05 min
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    Baku Kala Air Base Flag of AzerbaijanBaku, Azerbaijan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Azerbaijan
    — 369 km229 mi · ~6 h 35 min
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    Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base Flag of TurkmenistanAshgabat, Turkmenistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Turkmenistan
    — 371 km231 mi · ~6 h 38 min
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    Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flag of AzerbaijanBaku, Azerbaijan · International Airports in Azerbaijan Meet & Greet →
    GYD 383 km238 mi · ~6 h 50 min
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    Ashgabat International Airport Flag of TurkmenistanAshgabat, Turkmenistan · International Airports in Turkmenistan Meet & Greet →
    ASB 386 km240 mi · ~6 h 53 min
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    Zabrat Airport Flag of AzerbaijanZabrat, Azerbaijan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Azerbaijan
    ZXT 390 km242 mi · ~6 h 57 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Balkanabat; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Balkanabat?

The nearest airport to Balkanabat is Balkanabat International Airport (BKN), about 23 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 383 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Balkanabat?

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 383 km from Balkanabat in a straight line — roughly 6 h 50 min by car.

What other airports are near Balkanabat?

Turkmenbaşy International Airport (KRW) — 132 km, Gorgan Airport (GBT) — 289 km and Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY) — 335 km.

How long does it take to get from Balkanabat to Balkanabat International Airport?

About 25 min by car for the 23 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.