<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Dushanbe International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">In 1924, the first airport was built in the country, in the city currently known as Dushanbe. In November 1929, a new airport was built to serve Stalinabad (past name of Dushanbe). In 1964, the current airport complex was put into operation. Over the years, the airport has been reconstructed several times.</p>
<p class="blog-para">On September 7, 1992, during the first months of the Tajikistani Civil War, President Rahmon Nabiyev and an entourage of his were on their way to the airport when they were ambushed by opposition forces. At the terminal, Nabiyev was forced to resign, practically at gunpoint, after a meeting and discussions with the armed opposition in the VIP lounge, before being released. Tanks and troops were reportedly stationed at the terminal during the whole ordeal.</p>
<p class="blog-para">A new French-built terminal, which can serve 1.5 million passengers a year, was opened on 3 September 2014.France provided Tajikistan a long-term, low-interest &euro;20 million loan. Tajikistan's own contribution was &euro;19 million.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3">Frequently asked questions</h2>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Which airlines offer direct flights to Dushanbe?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Dushanbe. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,989.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>When is the cheapest time to fly to Dushanbe?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">The cheapest month to fly to Dushanbe is usually September.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>How can I find the best flight deal to Dushanbe?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don&rsquo;t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dushanbe but you&rsquo;re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We&rsquo;ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Can I get a direct flight to Dushanbe Airport?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Tajikistan. Most routes have one or more stops.</p>
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