Traveling from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Urgench Airport (UGC): what you need to know
Samarkand and Urgench are in the same timezone, UTC+5.
To ensure you catch your SKD to UGC flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport. Many passengers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between SKD and UGC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Urgench Airport (UGC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport flight is $177. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $595. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SKD to UGC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport.
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Handy information about Samarkand Airport (SKD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Samarkand Airport, data shows 66.25% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Samarkand Airport from central Samarkand, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking an early flight from Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SKD:
Arriving at Urgench Airport (UGC)
Consider booking a hotel near UGC if you're on a late Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Drive into your next adventure with an Urgench Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt to explore parts of Urgench that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserve your vehicle from Urgench Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Urgench Airport (UGC) to central Urgench
Urgench Airport to central Urgench has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Urgench Airport (UGC)
The quietest month for a flight from Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport is February, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Urgench based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Samarkand Airport to Urgench Airport for July if you'd like to go to Urgench during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 72ºF and 104ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap tickets from SKD to UGC around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've done Urgench, now it's time to explore other corners of Uzbekistan. Journey around 240 miles south-east to Bukhara to check off its top attractions. From Kalon Mosque to Poi Kalyan Mosque and Chor-Minor, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 80 miles north-west of Urgench, Nukus is another essential stop in Uzbekistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Berdakh atyndag'y QMU Muzey, Home-museum of Amet and Ayimkhan Shamuratovs and Парк им. А. Темура Amir Temur Park.