About Mary
The city, which is the center of the Mary region of Turkmenistan, is also one of the largest cities in the country. Agriculture, industry and trade have developed in the city. It is considered among the attraction centers of the region with regards to many areas, including the above listed. Desert climate is dominant throughout the city, as the city, which was built in the womb of the Karakum Desert, is surrounded by deserts. The hot weather, which is effective throughout the year, leaves its place to a milder and drier weather in winter. You should get clothes that you can adapt to these differences while traveling around the city, especially when day and night temperature differences are very significant. Mary, one of the oldest settlements in the region, includes the historic city of Merv, attracting history and archeology enthusiasts from all over the world. Other than the ancient Merv city, important places to see in the city include the National History Museum, Green Market, Poprovskaya Church and Gurbangully Hajji Mosque.
Transportation to Mary City Center from Airport
Mary Intl. Airport
There is no means of public transportation carrying passengers directly to Mary city center which is located about 6 km away from Mary Airport. For this reason, you need to get on a taxi in the city or rent a car by choosing one of the companies at the airport. If you will not stay in the city for a long time, using a taxi may be more practical for you. Travelling to the city center from Mary Airport takes about 10 minutes.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at any moment of the day outside the “arrivals” terminal of Mary International Airport. Airport taxis are usually among the first choices of tourists with their affordable fares. You can get on a taxi at Mary Airport and reach the city center by paying about 1-2 dollars. It is possible to reach the city center from the airport in 7-8 minutes if you use this alternative for your transportation.
Car Rental
There are a few car rental companies at Mary Airport. You can rent a car at the airport or prefer a local car rental company by going to the city center by taxi from the airport. If you prefer renting your car at Mary Airport, you can reach Mary city center in about 6-7 minutes in a comfortable way.
