Tashkent is one of the most affordable capital cities for airport transfers. The 12 km journey to the center costs a fraction of what you would pay in most countries.
Rideshare Apps
Yandex Go and MyTaxi are the cheapest practical options. The app shows the exact fare upfront before you accept the ride, eliminating negotiation. Payment can be made by card through the app or in cash. During rush hours (roughly 8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), fares increase somewhat due to demand pricing — the app will show the current price.
Fixed-price private transfer
TAS Tashkent City Center
From€45for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €62 per vehicle, about €16 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Negotiated Taxis
Unofficial taxi drivers at the airport quote foreigners higher prices. There is no metered or official fixed fare at the airport, so the price is whatever you negotiate. Drivers may open with a high asking price; a firm, polite negotiation should bring it down substantially. If you do not speak Uzbek or Russian, showing the amount on your phone screen works.
Be aware that some drivers quote in USD and then apply their own exchange rate. Always agree on the currency and exact amount before starting.
Pre-booked Private Transfers
A sedan transfer to the city center costs from EUR 45. A larger vehicle runs see the current price in our search. By Western standards, these are very affordable. The price includes meet-and-greet, luggage assistance, and an air-conditioned vehicle, which is a meaningful comfort factor when temperatures exceed 35C in summer.
Destinations Beyond the Center
Amir Timur Square, the Chorsu Bazaar area and the railway station are all within central Tashkent, a short ride from each other, so rideshare and negotiated-taxi costs from the airport are broadly similar for all three — the app will quote the exact fare for your specific drop-off. For a sedan to these destinations: see the current price in our search and confirm the total for your exact drop-off at booking.
For longer trips to Samarkand or Bukhara by private car, get a fixed quote at booking — these are multi-hour intercity drives, not airport transfers, and pricing depends on the vehicle and current fuel costs. Most travelers take the high-speed Afrosiyob train instead, which is faster and has published fares from Uzbekistan Railways.
Currency Notes
The Uzbek Som (UZS) has large denominations. Check the current USD/UZS exchange rate before you arrive, since it moves over time — ATMs at the airport dispense UZS at the prevailing rate. Carrying a small amount of US dollars as backup is sensible, as they are widely accepted for larger transactions.
The key takeaway is that transport from TAS is remarkably cheap. Even the premium option of a private transfer costs less than a standard taxi at most European airports.
When a private transfer from TAS is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Tashkent City Center is from €62, about €16 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
TAS → Tashkent City Center from €45Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.