Travelling from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Samarkand Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Samarkand is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Samarkand Airport is located in Samarkand, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Samarkand Airport (SKD), with 14 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to SKD is the 1:10am Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 10:10pm with Turkish Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to SKD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD) are available from here.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport leaving from IST.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Turkish Airlines from IST to SKD.
Whether you'd like to visit a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to SKD.
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD) out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to SKD flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SKD and turn out the lights sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar to explore Samarkand and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Samarkand Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport is ج.م. 5,257. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 10,290. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to SKD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Samarkand Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport (SKD), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Samarkand based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Istanbul to SKD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 34ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Samarkand
Start your Samarkand trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Samarkand Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Registan and SAMARKAND REGiSTON are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Samarkand to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Madrasa Ulugh Beg, Madrasa Tilla Kari, Madrasa Sher Dor.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is just one of the many places in Uzbekistan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Samarkand. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Navoi Opera Theatre, Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Uzbekistan, consider Bukhara, roughly 209 kilometres west of Samarkand. Old city of Bukhara, Abdullakhan madrasah and Great Minaret of the Kalon are among its highlights.
