# Turkmenistan’s Ashgabat Airport: My Most Bizarre Transit Experience Ever

_Jul 18 14:31_

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A detailed account of transiting Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) on Turkmenistan Airlines, covering security quirks, closed lounges, and Wi-Fi limitations

## Summary

The author transited Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) while flying Turkmenistan Airlines. Key observations include:
- Security: Transit security involves an unstaffed x-ray where passengers walk through as it beeps.
- Lounges: The business class lounge was found to be closed (possibly permanently), as was the transit hotel. The lounge features club music and an unstaffed front desk.
- Connectivity: Airport Wi-Fi requires a local phone number; T-Mobile roaming was noted as not free.
- Atmosphere: Described as a 'ghost town' with excessive security guards relative to passenger volume. The terminal is a long corridor with limited duty-free options

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/insights/turkmenistan-ashgabat-airport-experience) — Turkmenistan’s Ashgabat Airport: My Most Bizarre Transit Experience Ever

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