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Scan through all non-stop flights from Astana to Samarkand. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from NQZ to SKD, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
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The Mediterranean regions near Samarkand are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Samarkand is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Astana NQZ to Samarkand SKD, which is Qazaq Air. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from NQZ to SKD are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 09:55 - 12:05. The earliest flight departs at 09:55, the last flight departs at 12:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.
The fastest direct flight from Astana to Samarkand takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Astana and Samarkand is 811 miles (or 1,305 km).
There is 1 airport in Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
There are 2 flights per week flying from Astana to Samarkand (as of April 2026).
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Astana to Samarkand.
The distance from Astana to Samarkand is 811 miles (1,305 kilometers).
Qazaq Air is the only airline flying nonstop from Astana to Samarkand.
There are no alliances flying direct from Astana to Samarkand at the moment.
You can fly non-stop in Economy only.
Aircraft types that fly from Astana to Samarkand:
The earliest flight departs at 09:55 from Astana and arrives at 12:15 at Samarkand.
The latest flight departs at 12:05 from Astana and arrives at 14:35 at Samarkand.
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