Flying from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Tashkent and Samarkand share the same timezone, UTC+5.
Every week, there are six Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 06:00 Qanot Sharq flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 17:50 with Silk Avia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TAS to SKD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Samarkand (and then other destinations in Uzbekistan) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Qanot Sharq on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
At the moment, Rs6,506 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs27,041. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from TAS to SKD, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from TAS to SKD.
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Handy information about Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Of all flights leaving Tashkent International Airport, 71.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Tashkent International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Tashkent. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near TAS:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tashkent International 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 popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Samarkand Airport around one week in advance.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Samarkand based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Samarkand is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Tashkent International Airport to Samarkand Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from TAS to SKD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is just one of the many places in Uzbekistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Samarkand. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 418 kilometres east of Samarkand, Namangan is another essential stop in Uzbekistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.