Dushanbe Airport

Gateway to Dushanbe

Dushanbe International Airport is the main air gateway to Tajikistan’s capital, serving both local residents and international visitors arriving in Dushanbe. Identified by IATA code DYU and ICAO code UTDD, it is classed as a large airport and plays an important role for travel into the country’s political, cultural, and business center. For many passengers, it is the first introduction to Tajikistan, so it is a useful place to get oriented before continuing into the city or onward to the mountains and historic regions beyond the capital.

Quick facts

• Airport codes: DYU (IATA) and UTDD (ICAO)
• Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
• Airport type: large airport
• Elevation: 2,575 ft (785 m) above sea level
• Runway: 09/27, 10,170 ft, asphalt, and lighted
• Time zone: Asia/Dushanbe

What travelers should know

The airport’s single long, lighted asphalt runway supports reliable operations for a range of flights, and its elevation of 2,575 feet is worth noting for aviation enthusiasts and anyone interested in local geography. For ordinary travelers, the more practical point is that the airport is the city’s key arrival and departure hub, so it is a smart place to confirm transport, local time, and flight details as soon as you land. If you want current airport information, including services and updates, the official website is https://airport.tj/index.php/en, which is the best starting point before travel day.