Flying from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport (TAS): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport (TAS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport flight is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Tashkent International Airport is located in Tashkent. The city operates on the UTC+5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS), with 50 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to TAS is the 12:20am Qanot Sharq option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 11pm with Qanot Sharq.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to TAS.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport leaving from IST include:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and TAS.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to TAS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 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.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to TAS flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Reserve a hotel close to TAS if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tashkent International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Tashkent's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Currently, ج.م. 6,426 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 13,423. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to TAS, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Tashkent. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport (TAS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Istanbul to TAS flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Tashkent, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tashkent
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tashkent right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tashkent International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Navoi Opera Theatre, Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art are top attractions which should feature on every Tashkent itinerary.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've done Tashkent, now it's time to discover more of Uzbekistan. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Namangan to tick off its top sights. From Park Bobur to Masjid and Afsonalar vodiysi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Tashkent, Samarkand is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Registan, SAMARKAND REGiSTON and Madrasa Ulugh Beg, Madrasa Tilla Kari, Madrasa Sher Dor.