Birmingham to Daşoguz (BHM–TAZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BHM: CDT · TAZ: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Daşoguz.
US passport holders need a visa and a letter of invitation to enter Turkmenistan. Tourist visas require sponsorship from a licensed Turkmen travel agency, which arranges the invitation letter and submits it to the State Migration Service. Once approved (10 to 20 working days), collect the visa at a Turkmen embassy or arrange visa collection on arrival at Ashgabat Airport (ASB) if the invitation specifies airport pickup. The tourist visa costs $55 to $155 depending on processing speed and allows stays up to 20 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Turkmenistan is one of the most restricted countries for tourism. Independent travel is not permitted: all tourists must be accompanied by a licensed guide for the duration of their stay. Transit visas (up to 5 days) are available without a guide if you are passing through overland between Uzbekistan and Iran. The Darvaza Gas Crater (the "Door to Hell"), the ancient Silk Road city of Merv (UNESCO site), and Ashgabat's white marble architecture are the main draws.
No direct flights connect the US to Turkmenistan. Route through Istanbul (about 4 hours 30 minutes to ASB on Turkish Airlines or Turkmenistan Airlines), Dubai (about 3 hours 30 minutes), or Moscow (about 4 hours on Turkmenistan Airlines). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 16 to 24 hours. Turkmenistan uses the Turkmen manat (TMT), with an official rate of 3.50 TMT per $1. Exchange only at official banks or hotel exchange desks. International credit and debit cards do not work in Turkmenistan. Bring US dollars in clean, undamaged bills and exchange as needed. Your tour operator handles most logistics including transport, meals, and accommodation.