Best Price
Uzbekistan Airways
25 Nov, Wed
Samarkand – Riga
1d 7h 50m
2 stop
SKD–RIX
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Quick Flight Summary from Samarkand to Riga
- Lowest recent price $493
- Direct flight duration 12 hour 10 min
- Arrival airports RIX
- Best days to book Friday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days $655
Cheapest flights from Samarkand to Riga
Turkish Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Samarkand – Riga
1d 6h 25m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Turkish Airlines
5 Nov, Thu
Samarkand – Riga
1d 7h 35m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Shortest Flight
Turkish Airlines
6 Nov, Fri
Samarkand – Riga
14h 50m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Turkish Airlines
18 Nov, Wed
Samarkand – Riga
14h 50m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Turkish Airlines
11 Oct, Sun
Samarkand – Riga
1d 6h 25m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Turkish Airlines
16 Oct, Fri
Samarkand – Riga
15h 30m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Turkish Airlines
13 Oct, Tue
Samarkand – Riga
1d 6h 25m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Turkish Airlines
7 Nov, Sat
Samarkand – Riga
14h 50m
1 stop
SKD–RIX
Last update: 11 October 2026 06:10
Estimated Prices for Samarkand to Riga Flights
Cheapest Day25 November Wednesday
Best Price
$493
Average Price
$686
$1,264
$493
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- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
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Transportation to Airport from Samarkand City Center
Samarkand Intl. Airport
Samarkand International Airport is only 5 kilometers away from the city center. For this reason, you can reach the airport easily without losing much time by paying an affordable price. If you prefer to use public transportation, you can take a bus. Car rental and taxi are also among the available options. In addition, many hotels in Samarkand offer hotel shuttle service to their guests.
Taxi
You can easily get a taxi in Samarkand city center at any time. If you want, you can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. It is possible to reach the airport in a short period of time by paying an average of 3.000 - 4.000 Uzbekistani Som.
Bus
As Samarkand International Airport is very close to the city center, 5 different bus lines pass through the city center. You can reach the airport from the city center by choosing from the buses 31, 10, 60, 18 and 37 at the nearest bus stop. Transportation by bus takes less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions. One-way ticket price per passenger costs 600 Uzbekistani Som.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Hotel shuttle services are a very practical transportation alternative because they pick you up in front of the hotel you stay at the pre-determined hour and take you to the airport by paying a fixed price. Many hotels in Samarkand offer this transportation service to their guests. If you want to take advantage of this service, you need to contact hotel reception and make a reservation at least one day before your flight.
Rent a car
You can see the offices of various car rental companies in Samarkand city center. Samarkand International Airport is only 5 kilometers away and you can reach the airport by driving the rental car, which allows you to travel comfortably through the entire trip. You can ask your hotel to help you about the contact information of the car rental companies.
Airport Information
Samarkand International Airport, which is located very close to the city center, is not a big airport, yet it is an airport where the passengers can meet their every kind of needs. In addition to CIP and VIP lounge services, the airport also offers various restaurants and cafes for the passengers. The airport also offers various facilities such as post office, cash dispenser, first aid service, baby care room, currency exchange office where you can meet your basic needs as well as a duty-free shopping store where you can do shopping at affordable prices. Wi-fi service is accessible throughout the airport.
Transportation to Riga City Center from Airport
Riga Intl. Airport
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is not only the largest city of Latvia but also of all Baltic countries. The buildings impressing everyone with the Daugava River and Art Nouveau architecture make Riga spreading on a wide geography indispensable.
In the city, which has succeeded in gathering trade, education and politics under a single roof, the nightlife is fast enough to deserve the title “Paris of the North”. Trolleybus, tramway and bus as well as taxi provide transportation service in Riga, which is the largest city of the north. There is also a ferryboat enabling transportation from Riga to Stockholm.
Open to international flights, Riga Airport hosts hundreds of thousands of passengers each year. Taxis and car rental services are available 24 hours a day for the transportation to the city center. In addition to the bus service, there is a minibus and a shuttle service which you can use either as a single or as a group.
Taxi
Two different taxi options are waiting for you at Riga Airport. The feature that separates taxi firms from each other is that Red Cab offers service with red vehicles. You can easily go to any part of the city in 15 minutes by choosing any of these taxis.
Bus
Bus route 22 that you can get on at Riga Airport allows you to travel to the city center in about half an hour. Operating hours of the buses that you can get on from the station opposite the terminal building vary between 10 minutes and 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the buffets at the airport or ticket offices at the bus stop.
Minibus
If you want to go to the city center from the airport using a minibus, you can use the minibus route 241. It is possible to get the ticket from the driver in the minibuses which are the cheapest means of transportation.
Shuttle
If you are traveling as a group, private shuttle buses accepting up to seven passengers are waiting for their passengers at the exit of the terminal building. There is free Wi-Fi in the shuttle buses operating every half an hour between 10:30 am and 07:30 pm.
Car Rental
Those who want to rent a car for their travel can visit many of the prestigious car rental company located at the airport. Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt car rental companies, which are the leading car rental companies on the market, offer 24/7 service at the airport.
Riga Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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11 Oct
14°9°
Monday
12 Oct
12°8°
Tuesday
13 Oct
12°7°
Wednesday
14 Oct
10°7°
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15 Oct
12°6°
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Which airports can I use for Samarkand-Riga flights?
Which airports can I use for Samarkand-Riga flights?
For Samarkand-Riga flights, you can use Samarkand Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Riga Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Samarkand-Riga and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Samarkand-Riga and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Samarkand-Riga is 3619 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Samarkand-Riga flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Samarkand-Riga flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Samarkand-Riga flights is Saturday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Samarkand-Riga?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Samarkand-Riga?
Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Samarkand-Riga.
Samarkand-Riga: which airline is better value on this route?
Samarkand-Riga: 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 Uzbekistan Airways starts from approximately $467.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Turkish Airlines | $508 | Paid Change / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage |
 Uzbekistan Airways | $467 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece handbag / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 26.09.2026
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