Flights to Samarkand!
Discover one of Central Asia’s most iconic destinations with direct seasonal flights from Kazakhstan to Samarkand.
Flights from Almaty (ALA) to Samarkand (SKD) will operate from March 21 to May 30 and from September 1 to October 24, 2026, with twice-weekly departures every Tuesday and Saturday. Enjoy a comfortable journey on modern Airbus A320 aircraft.
Samarkand is one of the oldest cities of mankind, existing for almost three millennia. The city was founded on the Great Silk Road and was the capital of many states, including well-known empires. Today Samarkand is a place where ancient relics are carefully stored. The entire city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its preserved material and spiritual heritage. Architectural monuments, the heritage of scientific and art schools, centers of cultural crafts - all these make up the historical heritage of Samarkand.
We offer an extensive route network, which makes it possible to find a suitable connecting flight from your city to Samarkand.
What is the best way to buy a flight ticket?
To buy a ticket directly and without intermediary fees, we recommend downloading the FlyArystan app for iOS and Android smartphones or the official website. By traveling with us, you save on airfare, which can be a significant part of your expenses. Our passengers themselves form the final cost of the flight, selecting the entire list of necessary services.
We recommend booking round-trip tickets in advance. This will make your trip even more profitable.
Don't know what to do in Samarkand? We prepared our mini-guide just for you.
Top 5 places to visit
- Complex Shakhi-Zinda. A unique ancient ensemble of tombs, which has been impressive for more than a century of tourists from all over the world.
- Bibi Khanum Mosque. This is a monumental building, striking in its size and beauty. In ancient times, its dome was compared with the vault of heaven, and the arch of the portal - with the Milky Way.
- Siyab Bazaar. Markets are the key places where you can meet the local people and taste all the delicious things and acquire “oriental” beauty.
- Gur-Emir mausoleum. Tomb of Amir Timur and his descendants. According to history, it is believed that this mausoleum became the prototype for such structures as the Taj Mahal and Humayun in India.
- Registan is the heart of ancient Samarkand and Central Asia. The ensemble of three madrasahs will amaze any tourist with its scale and beauty, you will be impressed for a long time
How to get around the city:
The cost of a taxi will pleasantly surprise any tourist. Here, prices within the city can reach a maximum of 10,000 soums, and from the airport to the city or back, the cost can be up to 30,000 soums. Yandex taxi or local taxi services - use a taximeter.
Apps required to download
Maps.me is a navigator for any city in Uzbekistan.
Railway.uz - for the purchase of intercity train tickets (Samarkand-Tashkent, Samarkand-Bukhara, Khiva. Ticket prices vary
You can easily and quickly get from Samarkand to Tashkent and Bukhara by high-speed trains. It's 2-3 hours faster than by car
Accommodation:
Hotels, hostels can be found on booking.com. Try to choose a hotel in the center of Samarkand, close to places of interest like the Registan or Shakhi Zinda. So everything will be within walking distance and convenient for tourists to capture a photo at sunrise or sunset J
Currency:
In Uzbekistan, the currency is the Uzbek sum. Establishments accept cards, but we recommend that you always have local cash with you to pay for taxis and when buying goods in a store or market. In cities like Bukhara, cash is a priority, and cards are accepted only in rare cases and places.
Please familiarize yourself with the rules for entering Uzbekistan by following the link in advance.
