Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand

IST — SKD
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Samarkand are usually found in December or February, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Samarkand

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand (SKD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£295
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Samarkand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Samarkand from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Samarkand. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to SKD?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Samarkand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 1% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Samarkand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Samarkand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Samarkand. Reviews last updated 27 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Samarkand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Samarkand from Istanbul?

    Located just 3.3 mi from the city center, Samarkand is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Samarkand from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to Samarkand (SKD) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand round-trip?

    Uzbekistan Airways, at £218, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

    Before booking your flight to Samarkand from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Uzbekistan Airways (84%), Turkish Airlines (84%), Centrum Air( 63%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Samarkand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Samarkand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Samarkand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Samarkand by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Samarkand

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Samarkand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uzbekistan AirwaysCheapest£218Average£295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£279Average£297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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