Turkmenistan Airlines runs regular flights between Ashgabat, Mary, Chardzhou and Turkmenbashi. All flight tickets have to be paid for in hard currency.
Traffic drives on the right.
There is also a road that runs north from Ashgabat to Tashauz and Kunya-Urgench before crossing into Uzbekistan. Taxis and chauffeur-driven cars for hire can be found in all major towns. Many are unlicensed and travellers are advised to agree the fare in advance. As many of the street names have changed since independence, it is also advisable to ascertain both the old and the new street names when asking directions. Drinking and driving is strictly forbidden.