Non-stop flights from Samarkand (SKD)
Samarkand Airport (IATA: SKD, ICAO: UTSS), also known as Samarkand International Airport, is the second largest airport in Uzbekistan. It is an international airport and serves the area of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Samarkand Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 21 destinations in 8 countries.
At present, there is one domestic flight from Samarkand.
The longest flight from Samarkand SKD is a 1,319 mile (2,122 km) non-stop route to Izmir ADB. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes and is operated by SunExpress.
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Airlines flying from Samarkand Popular destinations from Samarkand Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Samarkand
In total there are 17 airlines flying from and to Samarkand. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Samarkand
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Samarkand, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Samarkand that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Samarkand
There are 9 airports that have flights from Samarkand in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SKD are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Samarkand
There are intercontinental flights operating from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) between Samarkand and Europe, the Middle-East, China and Central Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Samarkand and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Samarkand to Europe
UTair: seasonal flights to Tyumen (TJM), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO), Saint Petersburg (LED) and Samara (KUF).
Ural Airlines: seasonal flights to Yekaterinburg (SVX), Moscow Domodedovo (DME) and Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA).
S7 Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Novosibirsk (OVB).
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights to Kazan (KZN), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Qanot Sharq: seasonal flights to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Azimuth: seasonal flights to Sochi (AER).
Red Wings: seasonal flights to Kazan (KZN).
UVT Aero: seasonal flights to Kazan (KZN).
Non-stop flights from Samarkand to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) and Istanbul (IST).
Qanot Sharq: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV), Istanbul (IST) and Jeddah (JED).
SunExpress: year-round to Izmir (ADB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi: seasonal flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Non-stop flights from Samarkand to China
China Southern is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Samarkand to China. They fly seasonal to Urumqi (URC).
Non-stop flights from Samarkand to Central Asia
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights to Tashkent (TAS).
Qanot Sharq: seasonal flights to Tashkent (TAS).
Silk Avia: seasonal flights to Tashkent (TAS).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Almaty (ALA).
International flights from Samarkand
Flights from Samarkand to China
Urumqi is the only destination in China with direct flights from Samarkand. Direct flights to Urumqi are offered by China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Samarkand to Israel
In Israel, the only destination that has a direct flight from Samarkand is Tel Aviv. You can fly non-stop to Tel Aviv with Qanot Sharq or Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Samarkand to Kazakhstan
There is 1 destination in Kazakhstan that has a direct connection from Samarkand, which is Almaty. Direct flights to Almaty are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Samarkand to Kuwait
In Kuwait, the only destination that has a direct flight from Samarkand is Kuwait City. Direct flights to Kuwait City are offered by Jazeera Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
Flights from Samarkand to Russia
Russia is well-connected to Samarkand (SKD) with 11 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Samarkand.
Non-stop flights to Kazan are offered by Red Wings, UVT Aero and Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Domodedovo is Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Samarkand to Moscow Sheremetyevo with Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Moscow Vnukovo are offered by Qanot Sharq, UTair and Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Moscow Zhukovsky are offered by Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Samarkand to Novosibirsk with S7 Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Samarkand to Saint Petersburg there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Aeroflot, Qanot Sharq, UTair and Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Samara is UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Samarkand to Sochi with Azimuth. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Tyumen is UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Yekaterinburg are offered by Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Samarkand to Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is the only destination in Saudi Arabia with direct flights from Samarkand. Direct flights to Jeddah are offered by Qanot Sharq. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Flights from Samarkand to Turkey
There are 2 destinations in Turkey that have non-stop flights from Samarkand.
Non-stop flights to Istanbul are offered by Qanot Sharq, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and Uzbekistan Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Izmir is SunExpress.
Flights from Samarkand to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Samarkand to United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai is Flydubai.
Domestic flights from Samarkand
Flights from Samarkand to Uzbekistan
There is just one domestic flight from Samarkand, which is between Samarkand and Tashkent. Non-stop flights to Tashkent are offered by Qanot Sharq, Silk Avia and Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Samarkand
There are two alternative airports to Samarkand (SKD) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Karshi (KSQ) and Navoi (NVI).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Samarkand?
There is 1 airport in Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the best airport to fly from Samarkand?
The most convenient airport to fly from Samarkand is Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
How many airlines fly from Samarkand?
There are 17 airlines flying from Samarkand to 21 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Samarkand?
Uzbekistan Airways, Qanot Sharq and UTair operate most flights from Samarkand. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Samarkand?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Samarkand.
How many nonstop flights are there from Samarkand?
There are roughly 704 flights departing from Samarkand every month (or 161 flights each week), to a total of 21 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Samarkand Airport?
The official name of Samarkand Airport is Samarkand International Airport.
What is the airport code of Samarkand Airport?
The airport code of Samarkand Airport is SKD.
What are the most popular flights from Samarkand?
Istanbul, Moscow Vnukovo and Saint Petersburg are the 3 most popular routes from Samarkand. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Samarkand, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Samarkand?
| Samarkand to Istanbul | 5h 20m |
| Samarkand to Moscow Vnukovo | 4h 25m |
| Samarkand to Saint Petersburg | 4h 55m |
| Samarkand to Moscow Sheremetyevo | 4h 20m |
| Samarkand to Tashkent | 50m |
