Attractions of Khiva Ichan-Kala

Urban Transport in Khiva

The transport infrastructure in Khiva is well developed. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that transport does not travel inside the Ichan-Kala fortress.
Buses
There are many minibuses running around the city. Everyone has their own schedule, but on average they travel from 7:00 to 21:00. You will wait 15-20 minutes for the right bus.
Trolleybuses
The only trolleybus line in Uzbekistan connects Khiva and Urgench. It was opened in honor of the 2500 anniversary of Khiva, in 1998. The length of the route is 35.6 kilometers. Trolleybuses run from 6:45 to 23:00. On average, waiting for this type of transport will take 20-40 minutes.
Taxi
Many residents use taxis. Moreover, the most popular way is to vote on the sidelines. Please note that you need to be able to bargain here.

How to Get to Khiva

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Khiva is to arrive by plane. The international airport is located in Urgench, 31 kilometers from Khiva. Urgench is served by international airlines SCAT, Red Wings, Azimut, Uzbekistan Airways, IrAero, Turkish Airlines and Russia.
Planes from Rome, Milan, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Zhukovsky, Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Samara, Aktau, Istanbul, Ferghana and Tashkent fly to Urgench.
You can also get to Khiva by train. Trains run from many cities of Uzbekistan.

What Languages are Spoken in Khiva

Most residents of Khiva speak the official language of Uzbekistan – Uzbek. Also, many people speak Russian, which is the language of international communication. Young people and sellers in tourist places will talk to you in English. Small children will also greet you in English.

Currency in Khiva

All settlements in Khiva are carried out in the national currency of Uzbekistan – soums. Despite the fact that Visa and MasterCard international cards are accepted in some places, we recommend carrying cash with you.
The first most popular foreign currency in Khiva is the American dollar. Then there are the euro, the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge. The currency can be changed at any bank branch of Urgench and Khiva.