Cheap flights from Samarkand to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $418
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 6 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is currently $418
Cheapest one-way flight $215
Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 21 hr Wed, May 20
The cheapest one-way flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is currently $215
Last-minute weekend getaway $738
FlyArystan, Air Astana 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Samarkand to Istanbul is currently $738
Cheapest business class flights $1,669
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is currently $1,669
Fastest flight 5 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Samarkand to Istanbul takes 5 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Samarkand to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $320–445
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $495–830

Popular airlines from Samarkand to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $418
    Typical price: $370–750
    9 weekly nonstop flights
    SKD - IST Every day
  • Uzbekistan
    Nonstop
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    SKD - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri
    14 weekly connecting flights
    SKD - IST Every Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun
  • Ural Airlines
    22 weekly connecting flights
    SKD - IST Every day
  • JSC Azimuth Airlines
    16 weekly connecting flights
    SKD - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
  • UTair
    14 weekly connecting flights
    SKD - IST Every day
  • Azerbaijan Airlines
    from $461
    Typical price: $310–570
    9 weekly connecting flights
    SKD - IST, SAW Every Wed, Sun

Popular airports near Samarkand

  • Samarkand International Airport (SKD)
    Samarkand Uzbekistan 17 min 3 mi
  • Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
    Tashkent Uzbekistan 4 hr 55 min 164 mi
  • Karshi International Airport (KSQ)
    Qarshi Uzbekistan 2 hr 33 min 86 mi
  • Navoi International Airport (NVI)
    Navoi Uzbekistan 2 hr 58 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Samarkand to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Samarkand to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $320 to $445.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Samarkand to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $418. The cheapest one-way flight was with Azerbaijan Airlines from $215.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is $418, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is $461, flying from May 10 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Samarkand to Istanbul starts at $418 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $215 and departs on Wed, May 20.
5 hr is the shortest flight time from Samarkand to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Samarkand to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Samarkand to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Samarkand to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Ural Airlines is the most popular. Ural Airlines offers 22 connecting flights per week. Ural Airlines flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Samarkand to Istanbul are:
  • Uzbekistan offers 3 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Uzbekistan flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • JSC Azimuth Airlines offers 16 connecting flights per week. JSC Azimuth Airlines flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • UTair offers 14 connecting flights per week. UTair flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Azerbaijan Airlines offers 9 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Samarkand and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Samarkand to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $418. The cheapest one-way flight was with Azerbaijan Airlines from $215.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is $418, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Samarkand to Istanbul is $461, flying from May 10 to May 18.
Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan fly direct from Samarkand to Istanbul.
  • There are 9 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Uzbekistan direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Samarkand and Istanbul at price $738 is offered by FlyArystan, Air Astana from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan fly direct from Samarkand to Istanbul.
  • There are 9 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Uzbekistan direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Samarkand and Istanbul start at $418 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sun, Jul 19 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Samarkand to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Samarkand and Istanbul start at $1,669 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Samarkand and Istanbul start at $418 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sun, Jul 19.
To book business class trips from Samarkand to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Samarkand and Istanbul starts at $738 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with FlyArystan, Air Astana.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Samarkand and Istanbul at price $738 is offered by FlyArystan, Air Astana from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Samarkand to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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