Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia, with a total area of 447 400 square kilometers. It is the 56th largest country in the world by area and the 42nd by population (32 768 725, 2019 estimate).
Among the CIS countries, it is the 4th largest by area and the 2nd largest by population.
Uzbekistan is bordered by five landlocked countries: Kazakhstan to the north (2330 km), Kyrgyzstan to the northeast (1314 km), Tajikistan to the southeast (1312 km), Afghanistan to the south (144 km), and Turkmenistan to the southwest (1793 km).
Since Uzbekistan’s independence, the number of Uzbekistan border crossing points have increased from 12 to 112.
Here is a detailed overview of the international border crossing points, including their types, operating hours, specific names, locations in both countries, and current statuses.
The Uzbekistan - Kazakhstan border spans approximately 2,330 km, featuring several key crossing points:
Border name |
Type of crossing |
Open hours |
Uzbekistan border location |
Kazakhstan border location | Status |
Gisht Kuprik (Zhibek Zholy) |
Vehicle & Pedestrian | 24/7 | Tashkent Region | Shymkent Region | Open |
Yallama | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 24/7 | Tashkent Region | Turkestan Region | Open |
Daut-Ata | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 09:00 - 18:00 | Navoi Region | Aktobe Region | Open |
Karauzyak | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 09:00 - 18:00 | Navoi Region | Kyzylorda Region | Open |
The Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan border extends for about 1,314 km, with several operational checkpoints:
Border name |
Type of crossing |
Open hours |
Uzbekistan border location |
Kazakhstan border location | Status |
Dustlik (Dostuk) | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 18:00 | Andijan Region | Osh Region | Open |
Kadamdzhai | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 18:00 | Fergana Region | Batken Region | Open |
Uchkurgan | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 18:00 | Namangan Region | Jalal-Abad Region | Open |
Khanabad (Bekabad) | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 18:00 | Andijan Region | Osh Region | Open |
The Uzbekistan - Tajikistan border features several crossings facilitating travel and trade:
Border name |
Type of crossing |
Open hours |
Uzbekistan border location |
Kazakhstan border location | Status |
Oybek | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 07:00 – 19:00 | Tashkent Region | Sughd Region | Open |
Fotehobod (Patarkul) | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 07:00 – 19:00 | Tashkent Region | Sughd Region | Open |
Sarazm | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 07:00 – 19:00 | Samarkand Region | Sughd Region | Open |
Denau | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 07:00 – 19:00 | Surkhandarya Region | Khatlon Region | Open |
The border between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan includes several key checkpoints:
Border name |
Type of crossing |
Open hours |
Uzbekistan border location |
Kazakhstan border location | Status |
Farap or Farab | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 24/7 | Bukhara Region | Lebap Region | Open |
Shavat | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 20:00 | Khorezm Region | Dashoguz Region | Open |
Khodjeyli | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 20:00 | Karakalpakstan | Dashoguz Region | Open |
Alat | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 20:00 | Bukhara Region | Lebap Region | Open |
Uzbekistan's border with Afghanistan is primarily used for trade and limited passenger movement:
Border name |
Type of crossing |
Open hours |
Uzbekistan border location |
Kazakhstan border location | Status |
Hairatan | Vehicle & Pedestrian | 08:00 - 18:00 | Surkhandarya Region | Balkh Province | Open |
Important Notes:
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult official government sources or contact the relevant border authorities directly.
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