Hotel&Travel
Logistics
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at Farovon Khiva Hotel — a modern hotel located in the heart of Khiva, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.
Address: Khorazm region, Khiva city, Kiet Mahalla, 1 Buyuk yil Street
Airport: Urgench International Airport
33 km, 40–50 min transfer
33 km, 40–50 min transfer
Train Station: Khiva Train Station
15 min away
15 min away
Old City: Ichan-Kala
1 km, 3 min by car
1 km, 3 min by car
Alternative Budget-Friendly Options
For participants looking for more budget-friendly accommodations, we recommend checking the following alternative hotels:
SHARQ HOTEL Affordable alternative option
View on MapParvoz Hotel Affordable alternative option
View on MapCentral Plaza Affordable alternative option
View on MapAntalya Grand Palace Affordable alternative option
View on MapHorizon Haven Hotel Affordable alternative option
View on MapHotel Uzbekistan Affordable alternative option
View on MapPlease note: When booking alternative accommodations, please check their distance to the conference venue (Farovon Khiva Hotel) and plan your daily commute accordingly.
Getting to Khiva by Air
Urgench International Airport (UGC) is served by direct flights from several major hubs, making Khiva more accessible than it might appear at first glance.
Moscow (Russia) Direct flights daily
Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines
~3h30m–4h flight time
Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines
~3h30m–4h flight time
St. Petersburg (Russia) Direct flights
Uzbekistan Airways
~4h20m flight time
Uzbekistan Airways
~4h20m flight time
Istanbul (Türkiye) Direct flights, up to 14x per week
Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
~3h45m–4h flight time
Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
~3h45m–4h flight time
Tashkent (Uzbekistan) Frequent domestic flights, ~4x daily
Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air, Fly Khiva
~1h20m flight time, or ~6h by train
Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air, Fly Khiva
~1h20m flight time, or ~6h by train
Almaty (Kazakhstan) No direct flights — connect via Tashkent (TAS)
Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana, Qanot Sharq
Fly ALA→TAS, then a separate TAS→UGC flight (~1h20m, 4x daily) or overnight train — faster and cheaper than a same-day connecting itinerary
Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana, Qanot Sharq
Fly ALA→TAS, then a separate TAS→UGC flight (~1h20m, 4x daily) or overnight train — faster and cheaper than a same-day connecting itinerary
Visa-free entry: Citizens of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye do not require a visa to enter Uzbekistan for stays up to 30 days.
Travel Support & Visa Assistance
For international participants requiring visa support and travel arrangements, we recommend contacting our official travel partner:
LTC "AVRUD"
Address
Mirabad str. 27/9, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Mirabad str. 27/9, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Phone
+998 95 076 22 00
+998 95 076 22 00
Contact Person
Sardor Iskandarov (manager)
Sardor Iskandarov (manager)
Visa Support: The company provides full assistance with visa invitation letters and travel arrangements for international participants.
Recommended by Farovon Khiva Hotel: The hotel management recommends this travel agency for reliable visa and travel support.
Need Assistance?
For any questions regarding visa arrangements, please contact our travel partner (mice@uztravel.com)