Nukus Airport - NCU

Nukus Airport (NCU) is located in Nukus, the capital city of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. It serves over 20 weekly passenger flights to other cities in the region, which is characterized by having cold desert climate and long summers that are dry and very hot.

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Nukus Airport (NCU) has an elevation of 76 meters above mean sea level, with two runways measuring 3,000 meters and 600 meters. It serves flights to Moscow–Domodedovo via Ural Airlines and Moscow–Vnukovo and Tashkent via Uzbekistan Airways. The nearest cities accessible via this airport is the modern industrial city of Türkmenabat some 308 miles away, the historic city of Bukhara, the country's fifth-largest city that lies 308 miles away, and Ashgabat, the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan which lies 320 miles away.

What to Do & Area Attractions

When traveling to Nukus Airport (NCU), make sure to check out Hotel Jipek Joli, where travelers can enjoy a shared lounge and a garden, a restaurant, room service, and Wi-Fi. Asem Hotel provides accommodations with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy free bikes to explore the city's nearby markets and restaurants. Make sure to drop by the Nukus Museum of Art, which features over 82,000 artifacts, including Khorezm antiquities, Karakalpak folk art, Uzbek fine art, and more. Hotel Massaget provides a restaurant, room service, and Wi-Fi throughout the property. Delectable continental or buffet breakfast is also available. Nearby airports include Dashoguz Airport (TAZ), which lies 78 miles away, and Urgench International Airport (UGC), which lies 101 miles away.