Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Samarkand Airport (SKD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport.
Samarkand is one hour ahead of Dubai and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport flights. The 22:35 departure with flydubai is the earliest available. Flydubai operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
To ensure you get on your DXB to SKD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flydubai offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Samarkand — and maybe even more of Uzbekistan if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to SKD flights. A reliable 84.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a popular stopover on the DXB to SKD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Currently, $154 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $309. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from DXB to SKD, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DXB to SKD.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Samarkand and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Samarkand Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to central Samarkand
Samarkand Airport is approximately 6 kilometers from central Samarkand. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Samarkand based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Samarkand Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Samarkand, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB 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 discovered once you've seen Samarkand. Around 274 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Museum and Tashkent TV tower.
Around 418 kilometers east of Samarkand, Namangan is another essential stop in Uzbekistan. Experience major highlights starting with Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.