What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Samarkand delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Samarkand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Samarkand flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Samarkand flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

Turkish Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand in just under 4h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Samarkand is about 1995 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand round-trip?

Turkish Airlines, at £254, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand.. This flight start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand

The most flights from IST to SKD are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Samarkand ranges from 0.0 - 71.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 71.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Samarkand when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Samarkand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 1 airline.

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.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, you should look to book at least 3 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 month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand (average of £234). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand in July is currently the most expensive (average of £441). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Samarkand flights typically cost between £330 and £526 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £272 on Multiple Airlines (29 Nov–14 Dec).

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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.

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Gigi,Oct 2026

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Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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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 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?
Turkish Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand in just under 4h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Samarkand is about 1995 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand round-trip?
Turkish Airlines, at £254, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand.. This flight start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand (average of £234). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand in July is currently the most expensive (average of £441). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, you should look to book at least 3 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 month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

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

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Samarkand flights typically cost between £330 and £526 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £272 on Multiple Airlines (29 Nov–14 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand

The most flights from IST to SKD are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Samarkand delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Samarkand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Samarkand flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Samarkand flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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Istanbul Airport to Samarkand flights typically cost between £330 and £526 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £272 on Multiple Airlines (29 Nov–14 Dec).