Tashkent to Samarkand flights
Samarkand lies 261 km (162 mi) south-west of Tashkent, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Tashkent | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 2 million | 595,200 |
| Elevation | 424 m (1,391 ft) | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Tashkent) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
| Nearest large airport | TAS, 5 km out | SKD, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tashkent
Tashkent is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tashkent International Airport (TAS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tashkent-Khumo International Airport (TVT, 16 km).
Arriving in Samarkand
Samarkand is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Samarkand International Airport (SKD), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,187-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand International Airport | SKD | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,187 ft | 2,224 ft |
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Staying in Samarkand
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand. Of the 239 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (175), and 5 are five-star. Across 145 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 45,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Samarkand from Tashkent?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tashkent.
How long does it take to get from Tashkent to Samarkand by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tashkent and Samarkand?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tashkent to Samarkand flights?
Typically Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
Where can I stay in Samarkand?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.