Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
The timezone in Samarkand is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Riyadh.
Your RUH to SKD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the RUH to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight is R 3,550. A return fare right now is R 7,217. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to SKD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to SKD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
If you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near SKD:
Explore without limits with a Samarkand Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Samarkand and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Samarkand Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
From Samarkand Airport, Samarkand is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Samarkand based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Samarkand Airport for July if you'd like to go to Samarkand during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to SKD in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've done Samarkand, now it's time to discover other parts of Uzbekistan. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Tashkent to tick off its must-visit sights. From Chorsu Bazaar to Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Namangan is another favourite destination in Uzbekistan and is around 418 kilometres east of Samarkand. No trip is complete without seeing Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.