Cheap flights from Samarkand to Istanbul

One-way fares from $146 · SKD → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$146

Pobeda · Tue, Nov 3

Cheapest month
November

from $146

Direct flights
Yes

Turkish Airlines

Flight time
5h 10m

3,200 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Samarkand to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $146
  2. December 2026 $148
  3. January 2027 $149
  4. February 2027 $148
  5. March 2027 $149
  6. April 2027 $215
  7. May 2027 $216
  8. June 2027 $215
  9. July 2027 $212
  10. August 2027 $220
  11. October 2027 $786

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Pobeda
Depart14:55 Tue, Nov 3SKD → IST 9h 07m · 1 stop
$146one way, per person
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Aeroflot
Depart07:20 Wed, Nov 4SKD → IST 9h 45m · 1 stop
$156one way, per person
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Ural Airlines
Depart03:10 Thu, Nov 5SKD → IST 9h 40m · 1 stop
$158one way, per person
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SunExpress
Depart05:40 Mon, Nov 16SKD → SAW 6h 45m · 1 stop
$160one way, per person
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SunExpress
Depart05:40 Mon, Nov 23SKD → SAW 6h 45m · 1 stop
$160one way, per person
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SunExpress
Depart05:40 Sat, Nov 28SKD → SAW 6h 45m · 1 stop
$160one way, per person
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SunExpress
Depart05:40 Mon, Nov 30SKD → SAW 6h 45m · 1 stop
$160one way, per person
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Qanot Sharq
Depart04:00 Sun, Nov 8SKD → IST 9h 35m · 1 stop
$166one way, per person
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About flights from Samarkand to Istanbul

Samarkand (SKD) and Istanbul (IST) are about 3,200 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $146, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Samarkand to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $146 with Pobeda, departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $146 to $786.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $146 one way.

Are there direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Samarkand to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 5h 10m. Samarkand and Istanbul are around 3,200 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Samarkand to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Pobeda, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, Flydubai, Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, Qanot Sharq and Utair.

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