A taxi rank is located outside the terminal, but visitors are advised to have their destination written in Russian, and to agree on a price before getting in. A number of fixed route taxis are also available. Numerous buses service the airport every 10-20 minutes, and buses also link the airport to the metro. Trolleybus 14 is also an option for transport from the airport.

Tel: +998 (71) 254 2698.

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Banks, currency exchange and ATMs are open 24 hours a day. Facilities include a left-luggage office, a medical centre, duty-free shopping, and restaurant and bars.

Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used in much day-to-day official and international communication.

The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into 100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centres. Travellers cheques have limited acceptance.

Local time is GMT +5.