How to find cheap flights to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
At the moment, ج.م. 14,262 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Samarkand Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to SKD for ج.م. 29,351.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Samarkand, where Samarkand Airport is located.
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Search for plane tickets to Samarkand Airport that come with a stop or two. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Samarkand
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Samarkand is usually May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to SKD that suits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to SKD. It's the perfect time to see Samarkand at its busiest and best.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Samarkand are typically cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Samarkand is warmest in July, averaging between 14ºC and 34ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -11ºC to 8ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? July is the driest month in Samarkand, averaging one day of rain.
March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Samarkand Airport (SKD): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Samarkand Airport, these airlines make reaching Samarkand nice and easy:
Consider booking your SKD plane ticket with Uzbekistan Airways. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 89% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
The timezone at SKD is UTC+5.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to SKD? These hotels close to Samarkand Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Samarkand adventure sooner by booking a car hire in SKD. Europcar, Sixt and Keddy By Europcar are well-known suppliers to select from here.
Samarkand Airport has an on-time rating of 66%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Samarkand from Samarkand Airport (SKD)
SKD is about 6 kilometres from central Samarkand.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SKD.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Samarkand, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable options:
Samarkand highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Samarkand:
Registan: Located around 0.16 kilometres south-east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Chinese Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Samarkand. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Madrasa Ulugh Beg, Madrasa Tilla Kari, Madrasa Sher Dor: Want more reasons to visit Samarkand? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.16 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Shahrisabz from Samarkand Airport (SKD)
On your way to the nearby city of Shahrisabz? It's about 97 kilometres from SKD. It'll take you around 1 hour 55 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Kitob
Kitob is about 64 kilometres from Samarkand Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It'll take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Kitob.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
There's a whole lot more to experience in Uzbekistan, starting with Tashkent. Navoi Opera Theatre, Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art are must-visits in this city, which is around 257 kilometres north-east of Samarkand. Tashkent International Airport (TAS) is the most convenient airport for Tashkent.
Another city in Uzbekistan that belongs on your itinerary is Bukhara. From Samarkand, it's around 225 kilometres west and is home to attractions like Old city of Bukhara and Abdullakhan madrasah. Work in a visit to Great Minaret of the Kalon too. Bukhara Airport (BHK) is the city's main airport.
Add one more stop to the mix with Navoiy. Roughly 145 kilometres west of Samarkand, Karavan-Sarai Rabati Malik, Futbol stadion and Аттракцион SPACE TRAVEL are reasons to go.
