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About Urgench
It is the administrative city of Harezm province of Uzbekistan. Population is around 140 thousand. The city is founded on the banks of Amu Derya River and Shavat Canal. It is located 450 kilometers west of the city of Bukhara. The tourist season is spring and autumn. It is 13 kilometers from the airport, from where direct and connected flights between Tashkent-Milan and Paris are operated by Uzbekistan Airways. Railway and highway are generally preferred for urban transportation.
The city which had a great development in the architectural field in the period of Altınordu Khanate; however the city has declined architecturally after the invasion of Timor. Most of the structures were destroyed and very few works survived. However, it started to develop again with the constructions of medresas and social complexes in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is possible to see the most beautiful examples of glazed tile works in Urgench buildings. The historical and touristic places of Urgench, the capital city of Harezm province, are as follows; Urgench Youth Lake Complex, Urgench Orthodox Church, Urgench Archaeological Site which is full of valuable findings and which have been the scene of uninterrupted settlement since nomadic Scythians period, and Kutluğ Timor Minaret, the highest minaret of Central Asia built in the 14th century.
Transportation to Urgench City Center from Airport
Urgench Intl. Airport
Urgench International Aiport is located in Urgench in the Harezm region of Uzbekistan and is about 5 kilometers from the Urgench city center. If you are after an economical and quick journey from the airport to reach Urgench which is extremely close, you can choose from one of the alternatives such as minibuses or taxis. Both minibuses and taxis are practical alternatives for travelling to the city center which is 5 kilometers away from Urgench Airport.
Minibus
It is possible to travel to the city center by using minibus number 3 from Urgench Airport. Minibuses usually depart from Urgench Airport starting in the morning until late evening, and for those who wish to travel to the city center from the terminal other than minibuses may also turn to the alternative such as taxis. For those who prefer to use minibuses to travel to the center which is about 5 kilometers away, the prices of these vehicles are extremely budget friendly.
Taxi
For those travelling from Urgench Airport to the center, taxis offer a more expensive but more comfortable journey from the airport then minibuses. You can easily find a taxi at Urgench Airport during arrival and departure times of planes if you prefer a taxi to travel to Urgench city center. The airport is about 10 minutes away from the center and due to this the taxi fare will not rise too much during this route. When travelling from Urgench Airport to the center, passengers who prefer a more affordable vehicle can explore the bus and minibus alternatives in the area.
