Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand is 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MAA to SKD flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport flight is R 3,999. A return ticket right now is R 6,772. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MAA to SKD, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to SKD.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKD instead:
Grab a Samarkand Airport rental car and discover Samarkand and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Samarkand Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Samarkand. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Samarkand in February.
The warmest month in Samarkand is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Samarkand Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to SKD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've visited Samarkand, now it's time to discover other corners of Uzbekistan. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Tashkent to tick off its must-visit sights. From Chorsu Bazaar to Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 418 kilometres east of Samarkand, Namangan is another essential stop in Uzbekistan. Experience major highlights starting with Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.
