Turkmenistan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Turkmenistan due to the limited travel options into and out of the country on short notice. Country Summary: Regular international commercial flights to and from Ashgabat have resumed, but demand for available seats remains high. It may be difficult to make travel arrangements in time-sensitive situations and travelers should note that delayed flight times are common when entering and leaving Turkmenistan. Please read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkmenistan. If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan: Have a plan to depart Turkmenistan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Turkmenistan. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise increased caution in Turkmenistan due to the limited travel options into and out of the country on short notice.
Country Summary: Regular international commercial flights to and from Ashgabat have resumed, but demand for available seats remains high.
It may be difficult to make travel arrangements in time-sensitive situations and travelers should note that delayed flight times are common when entering and leaving Turkmenistan. Please read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkmenistan.
If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan:
- Have a plan to depart Turkmenistan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Turkmenistan.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
