How to get fromColombo to Samarkandby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Samarkand by plane or train

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Fly to Samarkand International Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane CMB - SKD
9h 23m
$348–1,533
Fly to Tashkent International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane CMB - TAS
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Samarkandtrain
12h 54m
$401–558

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

6Weekly Planes

9h 30mAverage Duration

$328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,877.2 km
Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Flydubai and FitsAir fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 6 times a week.

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Samarkand(opens in a new window), Uzbekistan(opens in a new window)

Samarqand or Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. Samarqand is the capital of Samarqand Region and a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlements Kimyogarlar, Farhod and Khishrav. With 551,700 inhabitants (2021), it is the second-largest city of Uzbekistan.

Places to stay in Samarkand

L'Argamak Boutique Hotel Historic Center(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rabat Boutique(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

ANTICA Family Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Jahongir(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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