Travelling from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Samarkand is three hours ahead of Tel Aviv and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
You can choose from five weekly Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your TLV to SKD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport, so jetting to Samarkand (and then discovering more of Uzbekistan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Centrum Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating TLV to SKD flights, Uzbekistan Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
£152 is currently the best price for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Return flights start at £271. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TLV to SKD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Of the departures from Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is around 18 kms (11 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to TLV? If you're catching an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKD instead:
Pick up a Samarkand Airport rental car and discover Samarkand and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Samarkand Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is roughly 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Samarkand. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Samarkand. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Samarkand Airport for July if you want to explore Samarkand during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from TLV to SKD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is just one of the many places in Uzbekistan waiting to be explored once you've seen Samarkand. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north-east, its top attractions include Navoi Opera Theatre, Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art.
Namangan is another must-experience destination in Uzbekistan and is around 418 kms (260 miles) east of Samarkand. No journey is complete without seeing Masjid, Afsonalar vodiysi and Yusufxon ogli Qosimxon jome masjidi.


