Travelling from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Islamabad and Samarkand share the same timezone, UTC+5.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ISB to SKD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between ISB and SKD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
At the moment, £324 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £481. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ISB to SKD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ISB to SKD.
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Handy information about Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Islamabad International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Islamabad International Airport from central Islamabad, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ISB:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
If you're landing on a late Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SKD:
Explore without limits with a Samarkand Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Samarkand and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Samarkand Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Samarkand. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Samarkand. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Samarkand Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ISB 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 has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uzbekistan just waiting to be explored. About 170 miles north-east of Samarkand, a visit to Tashkent will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 260 miles east of Samarkand, Namangan is another essential stop in Uzbekistan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.