Travelling from Tashkent Airport (TAS) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Tashkent and Samarkand share the same timezone, UTC+5.
There are 11 Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you catch your TAS to SKD flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Uzbekistan Airways on this route.
Uzbekistan Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for TAS to SKD flights, with 87.5% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Handy information about Tashkent Airport (TAS)
Of the flights that depart from Tashkent Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Tashkent to Tashkent Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to TAS:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Consider booking a hotel close to SKD if you're taking a late Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Samarkand and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Samarkand Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport to central Samarkand has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Samarkand in March.
The warmest month in Samarkand is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TAS to SKD in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've visited Samarkand, now it's time to discover other corners of Uzbekistan. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) north-east to Tashkent to tick off its leading sights. From Navoi Opera Theatre to Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kms (260 miles) east of Samarkand, Namangan is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. No visit is complete without checking out Masjid, Afsonalar vodiysi and Yusufxon ogli Qosimxon jome masjidi.