Cheap flights from Samarkand to Istanbul from £167

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Thu, Aug 20
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£167
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Thu, Aug 20
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£169
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Thu, Aug 20
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£184
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Sat, Aug 22
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£197
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Mon, Aug 24
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£198
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Mon, Aug 24
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£233
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Thu, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 24
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£362
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Thu, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 24
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£364
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Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£388
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Sat, Aug 22 – Mon, Aug 24
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£390
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Wed, Aug 19 – Fri, Aug 21
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£416
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Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Samarkand International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
190
Flight distance
3215 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Samarkand to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
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Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
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21312------
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
2131212
2---21211
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
2131212
21212---1
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Samarkand to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Uzbekistan AirwaysUZBHYYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
SunExpressSXSXQNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
1 Aug
27°C22°C
8 Aug
31°C24°C
Sunday
2 Aug
28°C23°C
9 Aug
33°C24°C
Monday
3 Aug
30°C23°C
10 Aug
31°C24°C
Tuesday
4 Aug
31°C23°C
11 Aug
29°C25°C
Wednesday
5 Aug
32°C24°C
12 Aug
28°C23°C
Thursday
6 Aug
30°C23°C
13 Aug
27°C22°C
Friday
7 Aug
32°C24°C
14 Aug
27°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Samarkand and Istanbul is 3215 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Uzbekistan Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, and SunExpress. Samarkand and Istanbul have 190 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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