🇹🇲 Turkmenistan · Public Transport & Maps

Google Maps

Google Maps covers Ashgabat, Mary, Türkmenabat, Turkmenbashi and the main highways, and is the easiest way to save places and share locations.

What it helps with

  • Navigating without dataOffline maps of the cities.
  • Explaining where to goPins instead of street names.
  • Finding sightsMonuments, museums and markets.

About Google Maps:

Street names in Ashgabat changed several times, so people often navigate by landmarks and map pins. Offline maps let you navigate without mobile data, which is slow and sometimes restricted.

Key Features:

  • Offline maps: Navigate without internet.
  • Saved places: Hotel, offices and sights.
  • Pins to share: Exact points for taxi drivers.

How to Get Started:

  1. Install Google Maps before arrival.
  2. Download offline maps of the cities on your route.
  3. Save your hotel and key addresses.
  4. Show the pin to taxi drivers.

Before you use it

  • Good to know: Many streets in Ashgabat are known by old names or numbers; a pin avoids confusion with drivers.
  • Good to know: Offline maps of the whole country fit in a few hundred megabytes.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google Maps work with a foreign bank card in Turkmenistan?
Yes — Google Maps accepts foreign-issued cards in Turkmenistan.
Is Google Maps available in English?
Yes, Google Maps has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Google Maps?
No, an international phone number generally works for Google Maps.
Do I need local ID or residency for Google Maps?
No, Google Maps doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Google Maps?
iOS · Android · Web
How much does Google Maps cost?
Free