Flights to Shahrisabz
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Shahrisabz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Samarkand International Airport (SKD), 73 km (45 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 | 73 km (45 mi) | 10,187 ft | 2,224 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,187 ft, SKD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,224 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shahrisabz
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrisabz to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Shahrisabz to Tehran | Iran | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Shahrisabz to Peshawar | Pakistan | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Shahrisabz to Kabul | Afghanistan | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Shahrisabz to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 1,022 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Shahrisabz to Rawalpindi | Pakistan | 823 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Shahrisabz to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 1,015 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Shahrisabz to Baku | Azerbaijan | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Shahrisabz to Mashhad | Iran | 706 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Shahrisabz to Multan | Pakistan | 1,073 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Shahrisabz to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 318 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Shahrisabz to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 963 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Shahrisabz to Ludhiana | India | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Shahrisabz to Quetta | Pakistan | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Shahrisabz to Astana | Kazakhstan | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Shahrisabz to Karaj | Iran | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Shahrisabz to Najafgarh | India | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Shahrisabz to Bannu | Pakistan | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Shahrisabz to Srinagar | India | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Shahrisabz to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Shahrisabz to Amritsar | India | 1,102 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Shahrisabz to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 745 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Shahrisabz to Shanghai | China | 4,968 km (3,087 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Shahrisabz to Chongqing | China | 3,766 km (2,340 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Shahrisabz to Chengdu | China | 3,496 km (2,172 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| Shahrisabz to Beijing | China | 4,199 km (2,609 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Shahrisabz to Istanbul | Turkey | 3,207 km (1,993 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Shahrisabz to Tianjin | China | 4,286 km (2,663 mi) | about 6 h 15 min |
| Shahrisabz to Wuhan | China | 4,380 km (2,722 mi) | about 6 h 22 min |
| Shahrisabz to Xi’an | China | 3,759 km (2,336 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Shahrisabz?
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) is the closest large airport at 73 km (45 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SKD from Shahrisabz city centre?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shahrisabz on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.