Islam Karimov Tashkent International — Tashkent Metro Yunusabad Line
Islam Karimov Tashkent International (TAS) to Tashkent — Updated 2026
Tashkent International (TAS) is 12 km south of central Tashkent. The Tashkent Metro Yunusabad Line extended to serve the airport in 2020 — Uzbekistan's first real airport metro. Fare: UZS 1,400 (~$0.11) — one of the world's cheapest airport metros. The airport station is a 5-min covered walk from Terminal 2 (international arrivals). Trains run every 5-10 minutes 06:00-00:00. Alternative: Bus 40 direct to Chorsu Bazaar area for UZS 1,600. Yandex Taxi (Russia's Uber equivalent, dominant in Uzbekistan) runs UZS 30,000-60,000 (~$2.30-4.60). Tashkent is one of Central Asia's cheapest cities + emerging Silk Road tourism hub.
Tashkent Metro Yunusabad Line stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroport Metro Station | 0 min | 5-min covered walkway from T2 arrivals |
| Sobir Rakhimov | ~10 min | Southern Tashkent transit hub |
| Mustaqillik Maydoni | ~20 min | Independence Square, central Tashkent |
| Amir Timur | ~22 min | Amir Timur Square, main plaza |
| Chorsu Bazaar | ~30 min | Historic bazaar + Old Town access |
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Tashkent Metro Yunusabad Line vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent Metro Yunusabad Line | UZS 1,400 (~$0.11) | 25-35 min | Cheapest. Every 5-10 min. 06:00-00:00. |
| Bus 40 (public bus) | UZS 1,600 | 40-55 min | Direct to Chorsu Bazaar. Every 15-30 min. |
| Yandex Taxi | UZS 30-60k (~$2.30-4.60) | 15-30 min | App-based. Standard tourist choice. |
| Airport taxi (unofficial) | UZS 80-150k (~$6-12) | 15-30 min | Negotiate. Avoid if possible. |
| Marshrutka minibus 25/35 | UZS 3,000-5,000 | 35-50 min | Local shared van. Cheap but Uzbek-only signage. |
FAQ
Which Tashkent Metro line goes to the airport?+
The Yunusabad Line (green line, Line 3) was extended south in 2020 to include Aeroport station. Direct trains from the airport to Amir Timur Square + Chorsu Bazaar. Trains run every 5-10 minutes 06:00-00:00. Fare: UZS 1,400 (~$0.11) — one of the world's cheapest airport metros.
How to buy Tashkent Metro tickets?+
Buy plastic token (jeton) at station kiosk for UZS 1,400. Uzbek som cash only — no card acceptance yet on Metro. Or use TXTA transport card (top up at kiosk). No paper tickets. Signage is Uzbek + English at all stations.
Yandex vs Uber in Tashkent?+
Yandex dominates Central Asia. Uber operates but limited drivers. For TAS pickup: Yandex has 5-10 min wait typical, UZS 30,000-60,000 to central. Register app before travel — Uzbek phone number preferred but tourist accounts work. Cash payment accepted for tourists.
Late-night TAS arrivals?+
Metro runs 06:00-00:00. After midnight: Yandex Taxi (5-15 min wait), airport bus 40 (limited overnight), or pre-book hotel transfer. Tashkent is safe overnight. Cash USD accepted at airport currency exchange (poor rates — use ATM after leaving airport for Yandex/food).
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