Travelling from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Samarkand and Almaty are both in the UTC+5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your SKD to ALA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SKD and ALA include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Novosibirsk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport flight is Rs19,540. A return fare right now is Rs36,654. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SKD to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SKD to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Samarkand Airport (SKD)
When it comes to Samarkand Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Samarkand Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Samarkand. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SKD? If you've booked an early flight from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're getting in on a late Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Explore without limits with a Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and chase adventure across Almaty and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Almaty in March.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Samarkand Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SKD to ALA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.