Türkmenbaşy: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Türkmenbaşy, previously known as Shagadam, Krasnovodsk and Kyzyl-Su, is a major port city in Balkan Province in western Turkmenistan, on the Türkmenbaşy Gulf of the Caspian Sea.

Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityTürkmenbaşy+16°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 07:58 AMupdated 06:52 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateTMT 3.50per 1 $TMT — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Yevlakh≈ 3 hr 50 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information about COVID-19 rules, applying for visas, transit visas and taking cash into Turkmenistan (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in Turkmenistan . Turkmenistan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Turkmenistan is located in a seismically active zone. Review our information on Weather and Natural Distasters .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Türkmenbaşy: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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