Balkanabat

Balkanabat is a city in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan.

Introduction to Balkanabat

Balkanabat may serve as a stopover on the trip from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashi and as starting point for excursions to Dekhistan and the Yangykala Canyon.

Travel to Balkanabat

Fly to Balkanabat

Turkmenistan Airlines offers Flights from Ashgabat to Balkanabat on Tue, Thursday and Saturday (US $11). Balkanabat airport is 2 km east of the city.

Travel by train to Balkanabat

Turkmenistan Railways operate two trains per day from Turkmenbashi and two trains from Ashgabat. The train station is 1 km west of the central Niyaziv Plaza.

Travel by Bus to Balkanabat

The trip from Ashgabat takes about 6 hours. Marshrutkas and shared taxis cost US$2-3, taxis approx. US$15. They arrive in front of the train station.

Get Around in Balkanabat

• Gozli Ata , 135 kilometers north of Balkanabat

Mausoleum of a highly respected Sufi teacher, today a very popular place of pilgrimage

• Yangykala Canyon - one of the most stunning natural attractions in Central Asia, 165 kilometers north of Balkhanabat, 160 kilometers east of Turkmenbashi
• Dekhistan - In medieval times rivalling Merv and Konye Urgench. Today only ruins of two minarets and of the oldest mosque in the nation remain. Expect to pay US$50 for the round trip per taxi including waiting time
• Tarshavat - 38 kilometers from Balkanabat - The picturesque ruins of the Tarshavat caravanserai stand on one of the ancient caravan routes on the Silk Road. The caravanserai is a rectangular building with a stone wall and ruins of residential buildings inside.
• Shir Kabir Mausoleum - 6 kilometers from Dekhistan Dating back from the 9th and 10th century. Shir Kabir is one of the oldest surviving masjids on the territory of Turkmenistan. It has a unique mikhrab consisting of three niches one inside the other.

What to See

• Regional History Museum | Gurgteli Annayew köcesi - ☎ +993 222 49126 US$1.25
• Russian Orthodox Church -

Shopping in Balkanabat

• Balkanabat Carpet Factory | Azady köcesi - Opening 09:00-18:00

Halal Restaurants & Food in Balkanabat

• Kafe Ruslan | Kvartal 201 - west of the town center ☎ +993 222 40740

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Balkanabat

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Balkanabat

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Ramadan Celebrations in Balkanabat

Ramadan 2025 in Balkanabat

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotel Nebitchi | Kvartal 198 - ☎ +993 222 45335dbl US $100 - 5-star hotel, all rooms with satellite TV, excellent restaurants
• Hotel Balkan | Kvartal 225 - ☎ +993 222 43293 US$30 to 60

Go Next

Fly to Balkanabat

Turkmenistan Airlines offers flight from Balkanabat to Ashgabat on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday (US $11). Balkanabat airport is 2 km east of the city.

Travel by train to Balkanabat

Turkmenistan Railways operate two trains per day to Turkmenbashi and two trains to Ashgabat. The train station is 1 km west of the central Niyaziv Plaza.

Travel by Bus to Balkanabat

The trip to Ashgabat takes about 6 hours. Marshrutkas and shared taxis cost US$2-3, taxis approx. US-$15. They leave in front od the train station.

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