Cheap flights from Istanbul to Samarkand from $193 IST, SAW → SKD
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD)
The cheapest return found recently is $361 with Turkish Airlines, 22 Nov – 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $193 with SunExpress, 21 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $193, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $361, 22 Nov to 26 Dec
- Usual return price
- $355 to $389
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $272 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 4 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 37 departure dates is usually $355 to $389.
Cheapest return found recently
$361
22 Nov – 26 Dec · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · Return leaves 5:40 a.m. · 17 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$372
18 Dec – 30 Dec · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · Return leaves 6:10 a.m. · 9 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Samarkand
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$361 22 Nov – 26 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$272 3 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $268 to $328.
At $361, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 37 departure dates from 19 Nov to 10 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 34-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
571 fares on 37 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 12 Jan 2027 | $424 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 26 Dec | $301 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 10 Dec | $295 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 26 Dec | $361 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 25 Dec | $382 | Uzbekistan Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 30 Dec | $390 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 20 Dec | $387 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $355 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $394 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $344 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $364 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 | $302 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $355 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $364 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 30 Dec | $372 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 31 Jan 2027 | $385 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $389 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $331 | Azerbaijan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 29 Jan 2027 | $384 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 29 Jan 2027 | $383 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 20 Jan 2027 | $416 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 22 Jan 2027 | $400 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 | $389 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 26 Feb 2027 | $383 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $382 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $272 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $386 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $310 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $329 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $396 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $368 | Uzbekistan Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $387 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 | $384 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 | $378 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Apr 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 | $453 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 | $390 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Aug 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 | $389 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $272.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Ajet, Uzbekistan Airways, Pegasus Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$193
21 Sept 2027 · SunExpress
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Leaves 11:20 p.m. · 26 h 20 min trip
1 stop · via Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) · overnight connection · 21 h connection
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$503
21 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Samarkand Airport (SKD)
Leaves 9:50 p.m. · 4 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$193 21 Sept 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 15 days, 23 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $187 to $240.
15 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sept 2027 | $193 | SunExpress | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Samarkand Airport (SKD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: SunExpress.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Samarkand
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Nov – 26 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Samarkand?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $392 | $310 | +35% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $368 | $295 | +27% | 43 |
| 14–29 days | $327 | $279 | +12% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $291 | $268 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $317 | $276 | +9% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $339 | $285 | +17% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $387 | $371 | +33% | 42 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 15 days of one-way prices, 23 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Bursa → Samarkand
91 km from Istanbul
$350
$157 more than flying from Istanbul
30 Nov · YEI → SKD · 2 stops
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Nov – 26 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?
The cheapest return found recently is $361 with Turkish Airlines, 22 Nov to 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $272 with Ajet, 3 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 37 departure dates is usually $355 to $389.
How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $193 with SunExpress, 21 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Samarkand?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $272, 3 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $372 with Turkish Airlines, 18 Dec to 30 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $503 with Turkish Airlines, 21 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Samarkand?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 21 Sept 2027, takes 4 h 20 min from Istanbul New Airport (IST) to Samarkand Airport (SKD). The cheapest one-way found recently, with SunExpress on 21 Sept 2027, takes 26 h 20 min with 1 stop, including a 21 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Samarkand?
Between 19 Nov and 10 Aug 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest return on 27 of the 37 departure dates we hold, Azerbaijan Airlines on 4 and Ajet on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
