Urgench Airport (UGC)

Urgench, UZ 🇺🇿 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

UZNU

IATA

UGC

Elevation

320 ft

Region

UZ-XO

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: UTNU

Local Code: Not available

Location: 41.584301° N, 60.641701° E

Continent: Asia

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Urgench Airport (UGC) generally receives a mixed but leaning positive sentiment from recent travelers, often noted as a small yet functional airport primarily serving tourists visiting the nearby Silk Road cities like Khiva. While some aspects like efficiency are frequently praised, certain facilities and amenities are consistently highlighted as areas for improvement. The average rating on Flight-report is 7.7/10, though it has been decreasing over the last 12 months. Yandex reviews show a 5.0 rating based on numerous reviews.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficiency of Security and Immigration: Travelers generally report quick and smooth experiences with security checks and immigration procedures. Security wait times are estimated at around 15 minutes, and immigration at 9 minutes. One traveler noted a security control time of just five minutes for a domestic flight.
  • Ease of Access and Transportation: Getting to and from the airport, especially to Khiva, is considered straightforward. Yandex taxi services are readily available and affordable (around $6-7 from Khiva). Drivers outside the airport are described as not aggressive. Dedicated transfer services are also highly rated for transportation.
  • Modern Domestic Terminal: The domestic terminal building is described as quite nice and modern.
  • Staff Friendliness: Staff are generally reviewed positively, with 73% positive ratings on Yandex.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Terminal Facilities and Amenities: The airport is small and offers limited amenities. There's a single baggage carousel and a few seats in the arrival hall. There is no duty-free shop, only a small cafe. Food, beverages, and retail services receive low ratings.
  • Cleanliness Concerns: While some reviews praise cleanliness, Flight-report notes cleanliness as a weakness compared to other airports.
  • Lounge Access Issues: The presence and accessibility of lounges for business class passengers are unclear or noted as non-existent for priority access.
  • Soviet-Era Design (Partial): Although refurbished about 20 years ago, some areas of the airport are still described as having a Soviet Union design, with departures handled in a separate, newer building.
  • Baggage and Queues: Baggage handling and queues receive relatively low positive ratings in Yandex reviews.

Overall, Urgench Airport functions well as a regional hub for tourists, excelling in efficiency for essential processes like security and immigration, and offering convenient transportation links. However, travelers should manage expectations regarding extensive amenities, diverse dining options, and modern terminal facilities, as these are areas frequently noted for improvement.

Last updated: 75 days ago
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Taxis

Taxis are the most common and convenient way to travel from the airport. Both official and unofficial taxis are available directly outside the arrivals hall. It is crucial to agree on a fare before getting into the car, as meters are not typically used. The ride to Urgench city center takes about 10-15 minutes, while the trip to the historic city of Khiva is about 30-40 minutes. Ride-hailing apps, such as Yandex Go, are also operational in the area and can provide a fixed-price alternative.

Rental Cars

Car rental services are not widely available directly at the airport terminal. There are no desks for major international rental chains. To rent a car, it is best to pre-book online through local Uzbek companies or third-party booking websites. The standard procedure is a 'meet and greet' service, where a company representative will meet you at the airport with the vehicle upon your arrival.

Public Transportation

There are no direct public bus or train services from Urgench Airport. The primary public transit link to the nearby city of Khiva is a trolleybus, which is a popular and inexpensive option. However, the trolleybus departs from a station within the city of Urgench, not from the airport. To use it, you must first take a short taxi ride from the airport into Urgench to reach the trolleybus stop.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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