Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Samarkand Airport SKD

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Returns from £312.69

One-way from £160.29

Flying between Istanbul Airport to Samarkand is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including Air Samarkand, Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 35 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Samarkand don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Samarkand (SKD) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines213131201:1021:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Uzbekistan Airways112121113:3021:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Qanot Sharq010101013:3513:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Samarkand100000013:3013:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 01:10

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
13:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8579
Air SamarkandHY276
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7276
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Tuesday
13:40
AirlineFlight  No
Qanot SharqHH572
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7276
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Wednesday
01:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK374
13:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8579
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY276
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7276
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Thursday
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Qanot SharqHH572
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7276
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Friday
01:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK374
13:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8579
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY276
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7276
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Saturday
13:40
AirlineFlight  No
Qanot SharqHH572
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY7276
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Sunday
01:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK374
13:30
AirlineFlight  No
Uzbekistan AirwaysHY276
21:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK372
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand (SKD)

DIRECT Qanot Sharq
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD is £160.29 ($203 €186.33)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD?
The cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD is £312.69 ($396 €363.49)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD?
The cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD is £95.54 ($121 €111.07)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD?
The cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Samarkand SKD is £268.47 ($340 €312.09)
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand (SKD)

Who flies from Istanbul to Samarkand?
The following airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand (SKD): Air Samarkand, Qanot Sharq, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.
How far is the flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?
The flight from Istanbul to Samarkand is 3,212KM or 1,996 miles.
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Samarkand to take?
The flight from Istanbul to Samarkand takes 4 Hours 35 Minutes.

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