Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Astana.
Give yourself enough time to make your NQZ to SKD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
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 of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Right now, Rs22,002 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs44,384. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from NQZ to SKD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Samarkand Airport.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Astana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near NQZ? If you're catching an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Samarkand Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKD instead:
Grab a Samarkand Airport rental car and explore Samarkand and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Samarkand Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
From Samarkand Airport, Samarkand is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Samarkand Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Samarkand. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Samarkand Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NQZ to SKD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Uzbekistan you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Samarkand, a visit to Tashkent will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
If you want to check out another corner of Uzbekistan, consider Namangan, roughly 418 kilometres east of Samarkand. Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka are the start of reasons to visit.
