Non-stop flights to Samarkand (SKD)
Samarkand International Airport is the third largest airport in Uzbekistan. It is an international airport. In total there are 11 airports around the world that have direct flights to Samarkand, spread around 9 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to Samarkand.
Samarkand is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and activities.
Most tourists come to Samarkand to visit Registan Square.
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All direct flights to Samarkand Airlines flying to Samarkand Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 114 flights arriving at Samarkand Airport, which are 28 flights per week or 4 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Samarkand are routes from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) in Russia and Istanbul (IST) in Turkey. These two routes together are operated 51 times this month, and make up for 45% of all monthly arrivals at Samarkand International Airport.
The longest flight to Samarkand SKD is departing from Saint Petersburg (LED). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 2,102 miles (3,383 km).
List of all direct flights to Samarkand
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Samarkand, ordered by popularity.
Airlines flying to Samarkand
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Samarkand. Most flights to Samarkand are operated by Uzbekistan Airways, as they connect 8 airports to SKD. That’s around 4 times as much as Aeroflot, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Samarkand. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all SKD flights:
Business class flights to Samarkand
There are 11 airports that have flights to Samarkand in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to SKD are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Samarkand
There are intercontinental flights to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) from Europe, the Middle-East and Central Asia, as of May 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Samarkand
Aeroflot (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and seasonal flights from Saint Petersburg (LED).
Ural Airlines: seasonal flights from Moscow Domodedovo (DME) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Red Wings: seasonal flights from Moscow Domodedovo (DME).
S7 Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Moscow Domodedovo (DME).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Samarkand
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from Central Asia to Samarkand
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights from Almaty (ALA), Fergana (FEG), Namangan (NMA), Tashkent (TAS) and Urgench (UGC).
S7 Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Irkutsk (IKT).
International flights to Samarkand
Flights from Kazakhstan to Samarkand
Almaty is the only city in Kazakhstan with direct flights to Samarkand. From Almaty, direct flights are offered by Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Flights from Russia to Samarkand
There are 5 airports in Russia that have non-stop flights to Samarkand.
From Irkutsk, direct flights are offered by S7 Airlines (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2021.
From Moscow Domodedovo, direct flights are offered by Red Wings, S7 Airlines (Oneworld) and Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Moscow Sheremetyevo, you can fly non-stop to Samarkand with Aeroflot (SkyTeam).
From Moscow Vnukovo, the only airline with direct flights is Uzbekistan Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Saint Petersburg, direct flights are offered by Aeroflot (SkyTeam), Ural Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways.
Flights from Turkey to Samarkand
In Turkey, the only airport that has a direct connection to Samarkand is Istanbul. From Istanbul, you can fly non-stop with Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) or Uzbekistan Airways.
Domestic flights to Samarkand
Flights from Uzbekistan to Samarkand
There are 4 airports in Uzbekistan that have non-stop domestic flights to Samarkand.
From Fergana, Namangan, Tashkent and Urgench, all direct flights to Samarkand are operated by Uzbekistan Airways.
Alternative airports near Samarkand
Flying to an alternative airport near Samarkand could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total 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 into Samarkand?
The most convenient airport to fly into Samarkand is Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
How many airlines fly to Samarkand?
There are 6 airlines flying to Samarkand from 11 airports around the world, as of May 2021.
Which airlines fly to Samarkand?
Uzbekistan Airways, Aeroflot and Ural Airlines operate most flights to Samarkand. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Samarkand?
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are all flying to Samarkand.
How many nonstop flights are there to Samarkand?
There are roughly 114 flights arriving at Samarkand every month (or 28 flights each week), from a total of 11 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 to Samarkand?
Moscow Sheremetyevo, Istanbul and Urgench are the 3 most popular routes to Samarkand. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Samarkand, please use our flight map.
