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£140
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Sat, Oct 3
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£150
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Mon, Oct 5
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£159
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Thu, Oct 1
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£161
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Thu, Oct 1
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£168
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Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£168
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Mon, Oct 5 – Sat, Oct 10
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£306
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Mon, Oct 5 – Fri, Oct 9
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£336
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Mon, Oct 5 – Thu, Oct 8
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

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Mon, Oct 5 – Thu, Oct 8
Samarkand SKDIstanbul SAW

£354
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Mon, Oct 5 – Wed, Oct 7
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
244
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 14.09Tue 15.09Wed 16.09Thu 17.09Fri 18.09Sat 19.09Sun 20.09
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
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Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Samarkand to Istanbul

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

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
19 Sep
25°C19°C
26 Sep
24°C17°C
Sunday
20 Sep
25°C19°C
27 Sep
17%
20°C17°C
Monday
21 Sep
26°C20°C
28 Sep
20°C16°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
70%
22°C15°C
29 Sep
17%
20°C16°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
66%
19°C15°C
30 Sep
22°C16°C
Thursday
24 Sep
17%
20°C17°C
1 Oct
23°C19°C
Friday
25 Sep
22°C18°C
2 Oct
22%
21°C16°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 Pegasus, Uzbekistan Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and VietJet Qazaqstan. Samarkand and Istanbul have 244 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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