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2 airlines operate flights between Samarkand and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Uzbekistan Airways

Flights from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Samarkand (SKD) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Uzbekistan Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qanot Sharq: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $332 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to $373 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Uzbekistan Airways and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Most connecting flights from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport pass through Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Samarkand to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Samarkand to Istanbul Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Samarkand to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 10:50 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 2:10 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 10m.

A nonstop flight from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 10m, covering 1,995 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $1,543. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $209, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Uzbekistan Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Samarkand to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Turkish Airlines: 95% on time
• Uzbekistan Airways: 86% on time
• Centrum Air: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours behind Samarkand (Turkey Time vs Uzbekistan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Samarkand to Istanbul Airport range from $311 to $476, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $311 counts as a good deal.