Travelling from London to Samarkand Airport (SKD): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Samarkand Airport (SKD), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Samarkand Airport is located in Samarkand. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to SKD. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from London to SKD, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is one option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Samarkand Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Samarkand Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and SKD.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SKD flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Samarkand Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from STN touch down at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Samarkand Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SKD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Samarkand's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Samarkand Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Samarkand Airport is ج.م. 10,987. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 22,785. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to SKD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Samarkand Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on flight tickets from London to SKD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Samarkand Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Samarkand Airport (SKD). Visit Samarkand in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your London to SKD flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Samarkand Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and 8ºC.
More about Samarkand
After booking your flight from London to Samarkand Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Samarkand:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Registan, SAMARKAND REGiSTON and Madrasa Ulugh Beg, Madrasa Tilla Kari, Madrasa Sher Dor are popular attractions which should be on every Samarkand itinerary.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uzbekistan just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-east of Samarkand, a visit to Tashkent will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Navoi Opera Theatre, Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Uzbekistan, head for Bukhara, about 209 kilometres west of Samarkand. Old city of Bukhara, Abdullakhan madrasah and Great Minaret of the Kalon are key reasons to visit.
