Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Samarkand five hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to SKD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport. Many travellers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between LHR and SKD.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Rs80,917 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs185,294. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to SKD if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKD instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Samarkand Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Samarkand and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Samarkand Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport to central Samarkand has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Samarkand in February.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samarkand Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SKD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Uzbekistan just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Samarkand, a visit to Tashkent will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 418 kilometres east of Samarkand, Namangan is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. Start your sightseeing at Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.