Tours, Attractions and Things To Do in Tashkent Tashkent Travel Guide

Other Modes of Transport 
Bicycles can also be rented, but there is no system of bicycle lanes yet. 
How to Get to Tashkent 
Flying is the most convenient way to get to Tashkent from other countries. The city is served by 
several international airlines, such as Aeroflot, Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, China Southern 
Airlines, Korean Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Somon Air, and Turkish Airlines. The national 
airline, Uzbekistan Airways, offers regular flights to many European, Asian, and North 
American cities including Bangkok, Beijing, Delhi, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, 

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New York, Paris, Seoul, and Tel Aviv. It also flies to many CIS countries, as well as within 
Uzbekistan. 
Although most international visitors arrive by air, Tashkent can also be reached by train from 
Russia or Kazakhstan. Trains are mainly used for travel within Uzbekistan, with regular trains 
between Tashkent and Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Nukus, and other cities. 
Languages Spoken in Tashkent 
Uzbekistan’s national language is Uzbek, with Russian used in Tashkent for international 
communication. Maps, tourist information, restaurant menus, and signs in Tashkent are mainly 
in Russian, and guides in museums are Russian-speaking. 
English is not as common as Russian, although more and more people, especially young people, 
are learning it. Most hotels, restaurants, and other tourist sites in Tashkent have someone who 
can speak at least basic English. 
Currency in Tashkent 
The main currency used in Tashkent is the Uzbek som. The most popular foreign currency is the 
US dollar, and the second most popular is the euro. The Russian ruble is less widely-used and 
may suffer from a poor exchange rate. 
Foreign exchange bureaus operate at hotels, as well as in all banks. Many ATMs accept 
Visa and Mastercard.