Bukhara International Airport — Local services in Bukhara City

A small but disorderly airport. The only positive thing is the staff are polite, although not particularly knowledgeable. You can only be dropped off about 250 metres from the departure hall. There are 2 security checks, before entering the terminal, and before the boarding gates. When I arrived all the check-in counters were devoted to the Istanbul flight. I was wondering whether I was in the wrong terminal. Domestic flights open for check-in only 1 hour before departure. But at that time what opened was a later flight, not my flight. The entry to the domestic hall has exactly the same signs as the international hall. The online generated boarding pass cannot be accepted at the security check because they need to stamp on something physical. Wifi cannot connect without a local number. When connected it is on and off. This airport can improve tremendously by having the right signs and information. An information desk would be very useful.

FOR Travellers: the airport is 10-15 minutes from town. UZS 8,000 by Yandex. There is only 1 terminal. Same check-in hall for domestic and international flights. After that, go upstairs for departure gates. Domestic on left,...

The airport is located a few minutes from the old Town and Yandex ride should take around 15-20 min if there is no traffic.

When I was flying out from Bukhara to Istanbul everything went smooth and the staff was friendly. Expect that everything is checked and the baggage allowance rules are followed by the book. Don't bring oversized bags! The check-in is necessary as they do not accept the online boarding pass unless you print it out, which even then is not guaranteed and you may have to wait in the line. After passing the extended passport control, on the 2nd floor, you will be at the gate where you can have a coffee and samsa. There is a tiny Duty Free shop selling mostly alcohol.

As written by other travelers the experience may differ during the winter season.

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Bukhara International Airport's notable advantage lies in its convenient proximity to the city center, making it easily reachable on foot. However, once inside, the airport lacks the array of amenities and activities found in larger hubs. With only one cafeteria, the options for dining and leisure are limited.

While the airport fulfills its fundamental role of facilitating travel, the absence of diversions within the premises may leave passengers with few choices for passing the time. Nonetheless, the walkable distance from the city center remains a key positive aspect, offering a straightforward travel experience for those flying in and...