Travelling from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Samarkand is two hours ahead of Izmir and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ADB to SKD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
SunExpress has direct flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Samarkand — and maybe even more of Uzbekistan if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SunExpress on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier that offers ADB to SKD flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport. Many passengers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport flight is £69. A return ticket is currently £160. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADB to SKD.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ADB to SKD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Handy information about Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83.68% of flights that take off from ADB arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Izmir to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ADB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKD if you're on a late Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Samarkand Airport rental car and discover Samarkand and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Samarkand Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is approximately 4 miles from the centre of Samarkand. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Samarkand in February.
When reserving your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Samarkand Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ADB to SKD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Uzbekistan you should also see. Around 170 miles north-east of Samarkand, a trip to Tashkent will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 260 miles east of Samarkand, Namangan is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.