Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Samarkand is three hours ahead of Athens and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Your ATH to SKD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a popular stopover on the ATH to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
$265 is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. A return flight starts at $593. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ATH to SKD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
If you're coming in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near SKD:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Samarkand Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is approximately 6 kilometers from the center of Samarkand. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Samarkand in February.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samarkand Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to SKD in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've visited Samarkand, now it's time to explore other corners of Uzbekistan. Travel about 274 kilometers north-east to Tashkent to tick off its top sights. From Chorsu Bazaar to Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Namangan is another sought-after destination in Uzbekistan and is around 418 kilometers east of Samarkand. No journey is complete without a visit to Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.