Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand's timezone is UTC+5, making Samarkand nine hours ahead of New York.
Leave enough time to catch your JFK to SKD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a top stopover on the JFK to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight is R 5,886. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 16,038. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to SKD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Book a hotel close to SKD if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Samarkand's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Samarkand Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Samarkand. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Samarkand. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Samarkand is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Samarkand Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to SKD in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is just one of the many places in Uzbekistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Samarkand. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Uzbekistan, consider Namangan, roughly 418 kilometres east of Samarkand. Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka are among the biggest draws.