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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Samarkand, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Samarkand, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
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Cheapest one-way
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Wed 10/8
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 5% price drop
August
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Samarkand (IST-SKD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Samarkand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Samarkand

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Samarkand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Samarkand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Samarkand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Samarkand on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand is November, where tickets cost $373 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $410 and $408 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $337, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Samarkand

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Samarkand based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Samarkand flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Samarkand?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Samarkand from Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Samarkand flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Samarkand.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Samarkand on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Samarkand, Turkish Airlines or Uzbekistan Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Samarkand are Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways. With an average price for the route of $387 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Uzbekistan Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $413 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Samarkand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Samarkand from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Samarkand with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and SKD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Samarkand from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $337 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Samarkand?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Samarkand.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Samarkand Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Samarkand

Monday

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Samarkand to Istanbul

Monday

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines

Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Samarkand

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Samarkand. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Samarkand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3993 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
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Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

4.0 OkayChristina, Oct 2025IST - DTW
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Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

First of all the luggage was not included when I booked it said it was included. And finally flight seat was broken and poor quality plane.

The passengers in business class were completely uncivilized and loud. Didn’t allow most people to relax and enjoy the flight. There must be a rule to keep people in check or they can loose their seats to economy.

do not represent the transfer of the bus between the terminal

Ok but not great. Boarding started significantly later without clear announcements about the delay etc. Onboard entertainment is outdated (old titles)

It was a good flight. But since this is long flight would be good to have a bit more entertainment on board, like, more movies, WiFi on board. I've enjoyed this flight in general.

Terrible experience top to bottom. Hope to never fly their airline ever again.

One of the worst airlines I have used. My recent flight was delayed taking off, but what was worse is that they allowed us through the gate, got on the bus to the plane to be told in that the plane would not make a the direct flight to London due to fuel shortage and it had to make a stop in another location to pick up fuel. Absolutely shocking!! Can't work out of the A320neo was just short range on that they literally did not have enough fuel at the airport to fuel the plane. Tashkent to London is not a long haul, I have done this before, so therefore I am going to assume it's the lack of fuel at the airport. Not the best staff, they all seem to just go with the flow, no organisation. No control, like herding sheep in a pen at the gate, same when getting off the plane. No control. Food was ok but staff were rude. Better to travel in and out of Tashkent using Turkish airline. I have booked my return flight but will cancel and accept the hit and 1 stop to ensure peace of mind with Turkish airline.

Terrible service and plane Just 3 toilets for over 150 passengers No screen A flights of nearly 8 hours. A disgrace

It was friendly and I enjoyed the flight very much.

We booked business and they offered nothing during the 1 hour flight

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