Cheapest Direct Flight
Azerbaijan Airlines
29 Sep, Tue
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
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Quick Flight Summary from Baku to Samarkand
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $215
- Direct flight duration 2 hour 15 min
- Direct airlines Azerbaijan Airlines
- Arrival airports SKD
- Best days to book Tuesday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days $323
Cheapest flights from Baku to Samarkand
Azerbaijan Airlines
22 Sep, Tue
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Shortest Flight
Azerbaijan Airlines
27 Oct, Tue
Baku – Samarkand
2h
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Azerbaijan Airlines
20 Oct, Tue
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Azerbaijan Airlines
13 Oct, Tue
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Azerbaijan Airlines
31 Oct, Sat
Baku – Samarkand
2h
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Azerbaijan Airlines
6 Oct, Tue
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Azerbaijan Airlines
17 Oct, Sat
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Azerbaijan Airlines
24 Oct, Sat
Baku – Samarkand
2h 15m
Non-stop
GYD–SKD
Last update: 19 September 2026 02:47
Direct flights from Baku to Samarkand
Estimated Prices for Baku to Samarkand Flights
Cheapest Day29 September Tuesday
Best Price
$202
Average Price
$365
$1,038
$202
Key Features of the Airlines
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- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
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Transportation to Airport from Baku City Center
Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport
Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.
You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.
Airport Buses
The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.
Metro
The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.
Personal Car
Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.
Airport Information
Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.
The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.
The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection.
Transportation to Samarkand City Center from Airport
Samarkand Intl. Airport
You can reach Samarkand International Airport, which is about 5 kilometers away from Samarkand city center, by taking a taxi or taking the advantage of the hotel shuttle service. If you prefer public transportation, it is possible to reach the city center by choosing from five different bus lines. In Samarkand, where transportation costs are quite low, you only need a small amount of money to reach the city from the airport. Since Samarkand International Airport is very close to the city center, you can reach wherever you want in Samarkand in a short time.
Taxi
There are the taxis waiting at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal of the airport. Transportation to the city center by taxi costs about 3.000 - 4.000 Uzbekistani Som.
Bus
You can easily see the bus stops at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal. As the airport is very close to the city center, many bus lines pass through the city center. You can reach Samarkand city center by choosing from the buses 31, 10, 60, 18 and 37. One-way ticket price per passenger costs 600 Uzbekistani Som.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Many hotels in Samarkand offer airport shuttle service to their guests. You need to make a reservation in advance if you want to take advantage of the shuttle service provided by your hotel. Hotel shuttle service is a little more costly compared to taxis; however, it doesn't affect your budget that much because transportation by taxi is also very cheap. The main advantage of preferring this service is that the service driver will be waiting for you at the luggage delivery area, the shuttle will be ready for you and you will not need any navigation assistance.
Rent a car
You can see the offices of car rental companies at Samarkand International Airport. By renting one of the affordable cars, which are offered in different segments with various specifications, you can make your journey comfortable. You can reach the city center after driving about 5 kilometers by the rental car.
Completing the car rental procedures online before your journey will save your time. Please keep in mind that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. After taking the airport exit on the road, you just need to follow the city center signs.
Samarkand Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Friday
18 Sep
32°17°
Today
Saturday
19 Sep
34°17°
Sunday
20 Sep
33°19°
Monday
21 Sep
32°18°
Tuesday
22 Sep
33°18°
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Which airports can I use for Baku-Samarkand flights?
Which airports can I use for Baku-Samarkand flights?
For Baku-Samarkand flights, you can use Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Samarkand Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Baku-Samarkand and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Baku-Samarkand and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Baku-Samarkand is 1456 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Baku-Samarkand flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Baku-Samarkand flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Baku-Samarkand flights is Friday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Baku-Samarkand?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Baku-Samarkand?
Azerbaijan Airlines organizes direct flights between Baku-Samarkand.
Baku-Samarkand: which airline is better value on this route?
Baku-Samarkand: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Azerbaijan Airlines starts from approximately $187.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air Astana | $275 | 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Azerbaijan Airlines | $187 | 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund |
 Uzbekistan Airways | $344 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund |
 Turkish Airlines | $415 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Aeroflot | $411 | 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x55x25 cm) / Paid Change |
 Ural Airlines | $467 | 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x55x25 cm) / Paid Change |
Last update: 17.09.2026
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