What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand is to bus and train which costs $150 - $210 and takes 5 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $180 - $650.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Samarkand is 3260 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 4h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 2h ahead of Istanbul (State). It is currently 7:17 AM in Istanbul (State) and 9:17 AM in Samarkand.

Where can I stay near Samarkand?

There are 675+ hotels available in Samarkand.

Istanbul (State) to Samarkand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)IST - SKD
7h 22m
$184–607
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
3. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Volgograd Bus station
4. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Samarkand
5d 2h
$155–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Kırıkkale YHT
2. Take the bus from Kirikkale to Ortachala Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
4. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Volgograd 1
5. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Samarkand
4d 4h
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)SAW - SKD
10h 6m
$190–545
Bus, train via Vladikavkaz
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station
3. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Samarkand
4d 5h
$156–225
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
3. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1
4. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Samarkand
5d 3h
$196–292

Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,259.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Turkish Airlines, Unilode, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice daily.

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Samarkand by plane, train, or bus

Fly from Istanbul

Bus, train

Train, bus

Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Bus, train via Vladikavkaz

Bus, train #2

Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

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What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Flights from Istanbul to Samarkand International Airport

Flights from Istanbul to Samarkand International Airport

Flights from Istanbul to Samarkand International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev

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Flights from Istanbul to Samarkand International Airport via Mineralnye Vody

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Dubai

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Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Kırıkkale YHT

Train from Piatigorsk to Volgograd 1

Train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1

Train from Volgograd-1 to Samarkand

Train from Volgograd 1 to Samarkand

Train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1

Bus from Kirikkale to Ortachala Bus Station

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station

Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station

Bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Volgograd Bus station

Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station

Bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Volgograd Bus station

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