Beijing to Ashgabat (PEK–ASB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–ASB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkmenistan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,071 miles in approximately 7h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 Turkmenistan Airlines | 3 | 77W, IL7 | 7h16-8h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · ASB: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Ashgabat.
Chinese passport holders require a visa for Turkmenistan. An eVisa system launched in April 2025 allows online applications without the previously mandatory letter of invitation. Visa on arrival is available for 10 days with a prior approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages. Some regions require a separate special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
PEK–ASB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to ASB
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) are connected by nonstop service from Turkmenistan Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to ASB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to ASB ranges from 7 hours 16 minutes to 7 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,071 miles (4,943 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via URC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.