Tashkent International Airport

This airport is small but has everything you’ll need. The nice thing is if it’s not very busy so whatever you need gets done quickly but because it’s so small when we were there, a few flights came at the same time and the visa line got much longer and we spent about 30 to 40 minutes to get the visa. Otherwise there is a decent coffee shop. Also a souvenir shop inside the airport if you forgot to buy some souvenirs, so you can do it kind of last minute. Overall very well organized, very clean, and when it came to people who work there very helpful and friendly staff.

This is a very nice, modern airport with all amenities, including restaurants, cell phone, kiosks, duty-free, as well as currency exchange and everything else that is required. Top-notch all the way.

No water fountain to fill water bottle. That's a must in today's world of aviation. Otherwise smooth experience flying from here. Immigration very fast and security is quick too - just that you need to take your shoes off. Decent duty free area, airport still getting ready for the future - many shops have opening soon sign. The water fountain however should be a must.

Airport is clean and it does not feel chaotic like some advised. As I already checked in the day prior in Moscow I could skip the extremely long queue in the CheckIn area. From Immigration trough multiple security checks and customs it took 20 minutes even though airport was packed with flight Passenger to NY, IST or FRA. I had no problem speaking Russian or English with staff, payment is available with VISA/Mastercard everywhere I’ve been to, prices are as high as in any other airport. There are plenty of small shops with souvenirs and snacks. Enough possibilities to sit and Rest.

One of worst customer service in check in area of this international airport. Few of them were looking at their own airline customers and make fun of them right in front of them & laughing out loud. Shame! No manners, such unprofessional Uzbekistan airlines/airport staff. How such people can work in front desk?!

The international terminal isn’t bad at all. It doesn’t get too busy but when there are coincidentally more than literally just a couple of flights arriving at the same time, the luggage retrieval area can get a bit crowded. While waiting for your luggage - ours took some 45minutes to come out, there’s an ATM from which you can wothdraw money or go to one of two money changers (they seem to be from the same company though, and rates were exactly the same). For users of Japanese yen, we got much better rates using the ATM. We also got our local sim cards in the luggage area. However, when we were there, the signal was so bad, it took quite a bit of time and a few tries before we could register with YandexGo and get a car. Once out of the airport, we had no problems with signal. The departure area was very compact, but clean and efficient. Uzbeks can use the automated gates to go through immigration, but foreigners have to go to counters with immigration officers, but they were quite efficient. There’s a small area for duty free shopping but nothing too interesting, mostly foreign foods and very local items you might have already seen in the city and tourist areas. There appear to be a few lounges as well. But there are no airline-operated lounges. Star Alliance Gold members can use the Anor Lounge, but take note that you have to have an invitation ticket issued during check-in by your airline. If you are bringing a companion into the lounge, the companion should also have this invitation ticket.

Big and comfortable airport. Duty free very expensive. Smoking room at gates B1-2-3-4. On the right side after entrances

Overall, a smooth experience at Tashkent International Airport! Arrivals - immigration was quick and easy, baggage collection took ~15 minutes. In the arrivals hall, you can find a SIM card shop as well as currency exchange (reasonable rate). The staff here are friendly. Upon exiting, make your way to the main parking lot if you want to book a Yandex cab. Water and food stalls are available near the parking lot. In the departures hall, the check-in counters are closely located - reducing the overall walking time. Check-in opens ~ 3 hours prior to the flight time. Immigration while departing was also quick. The security check was breezy, although you need to take your shoes off. Shoe covers (disposable) are available to protect your feet in the interim. The duty free is large and has great products (although, very expensive). The departures hall has a lot of cafes and eateries for your liking! The gate(s) area is compact and modern. The terminal looks new and fancy. Seems like it recently got renovated. The security staff is cooperative. I didn't have any issues anywhere.