FlyDubai is increasing the frequency of flights from Dubai to Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) to four per week in May.

United Arab Emirates: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in the UAE in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in the UAE in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (السنة الجديدة);
• April 8, Monday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 9, Tuesday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 10, Wednesday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 11, Thursday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 12, Friday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• June 15, Saturday: Arafat Day (عرفات يوم);
• June 16, Sunday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
• June 17, Monday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
• June 18, Tuesday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
• July 7, Sunday: Islamic New Year (رأس السنة الهجرية);
• September 15, Sunday: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (عيد ميلاد النبي محمد);
• December 1, Sunday: Commemoration Day (يوم الاحتفال);
• December 2, Monday: National Day (اليوم الوطني);
• December 3, Tuesday: National Day (اليوم الوطني).

Turkmenistan: country`s borders status

Borders are open. There are some additional COVID-related requirements.

Entry conditions for citizens and tourists

Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival.

National holidays in Turkmenistan in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Turkmenistan in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (Taze yyl);
• March 8, Friday: International Women’s Day (Halkara aýallar güni);
• March 21, Thursday: Navruz (Nawruz);
• March 22, Friday: Navruz (Nawruz);
• April 10, Wednesday: Eid Ul-Fitr (Remezan Baýramy);
• May 18, Saturday: Constitution and National Flag Day (Konstitusiýa we Döwlet baýdak güni);
• June 16, Sunday: Kurban Bayram (Gurban baýramy);
• September 27, Friday: Independence Day (Garaşsyzlyk güni);
• October 6, Sunday: Memorial Day (Matam güni);
• December 12, Thursday: International Day of Neutrality (Halkara Bitaraplyk güni).