Khujand Airport (LBD)
Khujand, TJ 🇹🇯 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
UTDL
IATA
LBD
Elevation
1450 ft
Region
TJ-SU
Local Time
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GPS Code: UTDL
Local Code: Not available
Location: 40.215401° N, 69.694702° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Khodjend Khodzhent Leninabad Khudzhand
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Traveler sentiment regarding Khujand Airport (UTDL/LBD) is mixed, with recent improvements noted for its modern terminal contrasting with some older, severe complaints about staff and limited amenities. While the airport has upgraded its infrastructure, some aspects of traveler experience, particularly regarding services and interactions, receive lower satisfaction ratings.
What Travelers Love
- Modern Terminal: A new passenger terminal, opened in October 2019, has significantly improved the airport's capacity and offers modern facilities.
- Relatively Short Security Wait Times: Current estimates suggest security wait times around 28 minutes and immigration at 8 minutes, indicating a reasonably efficient process for these checkpoints. It is recommended to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.
- Affordable and Accessible Transportation: Taxis to and from Khujand are readily available and inexpensive, with an estimated cost of $2-4 for a 15-minute journey. Private transfer services are also offered.
- Business Lounge: An airside business lounge is available for international departures, operating during all international flight hours.
Common Complaints
- Limited Amenities: While some sources mention dining options and duty-free shops, others indicate that the terminal has limited facilities, with uncertainty about the availability of eateries, shops, or consistent Wi-Fi. Flightradar24 ratings show Wi-Fi satisfaction at only 37% and food and retail services at 49%.
- Immigration/Customs Experience: The immigration/customs experience receives a lower satisfaction rating of 45% from travelers. One older review specifically highlights significant issues with passport and visa discussions, communication difficulties without a translator, and allegations of corruption, particularly for non-Central Asian travelers.
- Staff Interaction Issues: An older but notable complaint points to staff being unhelpful and engaging in corrupt practices, especially concerning non-Central Asian passengers, leading to flight delays and stressful interactions.
Overall, Khujand Airport has made strides with its new terminal, providing a more modern physical infrastructure. However, potential travelers should be aware of possible limitations in amenities and be prepared for less-than-ideal experiences at immigration/customs, and potentially with staff, as suggested by some reviews.
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Airport Routes
Khujand Airport (LBD) offers 18 flight routes operated by 6 airlines. Major carriers include Ural, Aircompany Somon Air, S7 Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Khujand include Roschino, Surgut, Zhukovsky International , Mineralnye Vody and Koltsovo Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Mineralnye Vody (MRV) new
- Zhukovsky International (ZIA) new
- Novosibirsk Tolmachevo (OVB) new
- Dushanbe (DYU) new
- Koltsovo Int'l (SVX) new
- Surgut (SGC) new
- Pulkovo (LED) new
- Roschino (TJM) new
- Kazan (KZN) new
- Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo (KJA) new
- Ufa Int'l (UFA) new
- Kashgar (Kashi) (KHG) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Khujand AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ural
SVR
/ U6
|
6 | 132 | 6 | Jan 30, 2026 |
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Aircompany Somon Air
SMR
/ SZ
|
5 | 84 | 5 | Jan 30, 2026 |
S7 Airlines
SBI
/ S7
|
1 | 26 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Nordwind Airlines
NWS
/ N4
|
3 | 23 | 3 | Jan 28, 2026 |
UTair
UTA
/ UT
|
2 | 14 | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Chengdu Airlines
UEA
/ EU
|
1 | 4 | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08/26 |
10433 ft | 164 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.8 MHz |
| GCA | KRUG | 120.3 MHz |
| PMSV | METEO | 127.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.3 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are the most common and convenient option. They are readily available outside the arrivals terminal. It is crucial to negotiate and agree on the fare with the driver before starting the trip, as meters are not always used. Ride-hailing apps like Yandex.Go also operate in Khujand and can provide a more standardized pricing option.
Rental Cars
There are no major international car rental desks located within the airport terminal. Renting a car typically requires pre-booking online through local Tajik rental agencies or car rental aggregators. The company will then arrange to meet you at the airport for vehicle pickup.
Public Transportation
Direct public bus service from Khujand Airport to the city center is limited or non-existent. While the city has a network of *marshrutkas* (shared minibuses), they do not have a formal, convenient stop at the terminal, making them an impractical option for most travelers, especially those with luggage.
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