Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Samarkand is one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Each week, there are 19 Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, take the 06:00 Wizz Air Abu Dhabi flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 06:30 with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
Your AUH to SKD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is your gateway to exploring Samarkand (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Uzbekistan!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a popular stopover on the AUH to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Currently, R 4,445 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,637. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from AUH to SKD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from AUH to SKD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
If you're arriving on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SKD:
Grab a Samarkand Airport rental car and discover Samarkand and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Keddy By Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Samarkand Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport to the centre of Samarkand has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Samarkand in February.
When booking your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Samarkand Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to SKD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Uzbekistan waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Samarkand, a visit to Tashkent will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 418 kilometres east of Samarkand, Namangan is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. No visit is complete without checking out Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.