Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Samarkand five hours ahead of Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAN to SKD flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a top stopover on the MAN to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
£149 is the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. A return flight starts at £451. These fares may change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAN to SKD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that depart Manchester Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
If you're coming in on a late Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SKD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Samarkand's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Samarkand Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport to the centre of Samarkand has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Samarkand based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Samarkand Airport for July if you want to go to Samarkand during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to SKD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is just one of the many cities in Uzbekistan waiting to be explored once you've seen Samarkand. Around 170 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 260 miles east of Samarkand, Namangan is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. No visit is complete without checking out Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.