Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Samarkand two hours ahead of Dammam.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DMM to SKD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to Samarkand Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the DMM to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Rs46,302 is currently the best price for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs128,738. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DMM to SKD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport to Samarkand Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Fahd International Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DMM make it to their destination as scheduled 83.88% of the time.
King Fahd International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Samarkand Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
From Samarkand Airport, Samarkand is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Samarkand Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Samarkand in February.
The warmest month in Samarkand is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from King Fahd International Airport to Samarkand Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DMM to SKD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Uzbekistan just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Samarkand, a trip to Tashkent will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Uzbekistan, head for Namangan, roughly 418 kilometres east of Samarkand. Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka are among the biggest draws.