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Quick Flight Summary from Samarkand to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    66 KWD
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 10 min
  • Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    73 KWD

Cheapest flights from Samarkand to Istanbul

Shortest Flight

Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan Airlines
4 Nov, Wed
Samarkand – Istanbul
11h
1 stop
SKD–IST

Aeroflot

Aeroflot
10 Oct, Sat
Samarkand – Istanbul
16h 50m
1 stop
SKD–IST

Last update: 09 October 2026 04:07

Direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Samarkand to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day13 October Tuesday
Best Price
58 KWD
Average Price
95 KWD
198 KWD
58 KWD
97 KWD
09Fri
Oct
89 KWD
10Sat
102 KWD
11Sun
69 KWD
12Mon
58 KWD
13Tue
72 KWD
14Wed
110 KWD
15Thu
90 KWD
16Fri
103 KWD
17Sat
62 KWD
18Sun
90 KWD
19Mon
20Tue
72 KWD
21Wed
198 KWD
22Thu
144 KWD
23Fri
112 KWD
24Sat
92 KWD
25Sun
110 KWD
26Mon
70 KWD
27Tue
68 KWD
28Wed
128 KWD
29Thu
90 KWD
30Fri
132 KWD
31Sat
78 KWD
01Sun
Nov
129 KWD
02Mon
73 KWD
03Tue
66 KWD
04Wed
88 KWD
05Thu
63 KWD
06Fri
99 KWD
07Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Samarkand City Center

Samarkand Intl. Airport

Samarkand International Airport is only 5 kilometers away from the city center. For this reason, you can reach the airport easily without losing much time by paying an affordable price. If you prefer to use public transportation, you can take a bus. Car rental and taxi are also among the available options. In addition, many hotels in Samarkand offer hotel shuttle service to their guests.

Taxi

You can easily get a taxi in Samarkand city center at any time. If you want, you can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. It is possible to reach the airport in a short period of time by paying an average of 3.000 - 4.000 Uzbekistani Som.

Bus

As Samarkand International Airport is very close to the city center, 5 different bus lines pass through the city center. You can reach the airport from the city center by choosing from the buses 31, 10, 60, 18 and 37 at the nearest bus stop. Transportation by bus takes less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions. One-way ticket price per passenger costs 600 Uzbekistani Som.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Hotel shuttle services are a very practical transportation alternative because they pick you up in front of the hotel you stay at the pre-determined hour and take you to the airport by paying a fixed price. Many hotels in Samarkand offer this transportation service to their guests. If you want to take advantage of this service, you need to contact hotel reception and make a reservation at least one day before your flight.

Rent a car

You can see the offices of various car rental companies in Samarkand city center. Samarkand International Airport is only 5 kilometers away and you can reach the airport by driving the rental car, which allows you to travel comfortably through the entire trip. You can ask your hotel to help you about the contact information of the car rental companies.  

Airport Information

Samarkand International Airport, which is located very close to the city center, is not a big airport, yet it is an airport where the passengers can meet their every kind of needs. In addition to CIP and VIP lounge services, the airport also offers various restaurants and cafes for the passengers. The airport also offers various facilities such as post office, cash dispenser, first aid service, baby care room, currency exchange office where you can meet your basic needs as well as a duty-free shopping store where you can do shopping at affordable prices. Wi-fi service is accessible throughout the airport.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
20°11°
Today
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
23°13°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°14°
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°14°
Monday
12 Oct
Cloudy
21°15°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Samarkand Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Samarkand-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Samarkand-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Samarkand-Istanbul flights, you can use Samarkand Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Samarkand-Istanbul is 3195 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Samarkand-Istanbul flights is Saturday.
Azerbaijan Airlines, Aeroflot organizes direct flights between Samarkand-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Azerbaijan Airlines starts from approximately 53 KWD.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Aeroflot
62 KWD
Paid Change / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x55x25 cm)
Azerbaijan Airlines
53 KWD
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage
Azimuth Airlines
58 KWD
Paid Change / 1 piece X 5 kg cabin baggage (40x55x20 cm)
Turkish Airlines
59 KWD
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Uzbekistan Airways
58 KWD
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage (35x55x25 cm)
Ural Airlines
70 KWD
Paid Change / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x55x25 cm)
Air Astana
132 KWD
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage

Last update: 28.09.2026

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