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Mon, Nov 16
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£123
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Thu, Nov 12
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£125
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Mon, Nov 16
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

£130
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Fri, Nov 13
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

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Mon, Nov 16 – Sat, Nov 21
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

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Mon, Nov 16 – Sat, Nov 21
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£299
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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

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Mon, Nov 16 – Thu, Nov 19
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

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Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 16
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

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Fri, Nov 13 – Wed, Nov 18
Samarkand SKDIstanbul IST

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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
197
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 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
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Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
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Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
2111211
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Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Samarkand to Istanbul

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

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
303
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
18%
17°C13°C
7 Nov
13°C10°C
Sunday
1 Nov
37%
18°C14°C
8 Nov
14°C10°C
Monday
2 Nov
78%
18°C15°C
9 Nov
74%
13°C10°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
80%
20°C14°C
10 Nov
13%
16°C12°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
88%
17°C13°C
11 Nov
52%
16°C12°C
Thursday
5 Nov
65%
13°C11°C
12 Nov
50%
15°C13°C
Friday
6 Nov
12°C10°C
13 Nov
32%
16°C13°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, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Astana. Samarkand and Istanbul have 197 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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