Gaziemir to Samarkand (ADB–SKD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XQ964
XQ SunExpress
73H
9:10 PM
+03 TI
3:40 AM+1
+05
4h 30m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ965
XQ SunExpress
73H
4:40 AM
+05
8:05 AM
+03
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IST Istanbul 6h 25m ATJULO HYTK Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand flights
VKO Moscow 27h PC UT Moscow (VKO) to Samarkand flights
DXB Dubai ~9h 35m XQ FZ Dubai (DXB) to Samarkand flights
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Gaziemir to Samarkand
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,123 mi 4h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

ADB–SKD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 2,123 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADB–SKD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 3 73H 4h30
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADB to SKD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADB to SKD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Samarkand is 2 hours ahead of Gaziemir.
ADB: +03 · SKD: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Gaziemir, it's 8:00 PM in Samarkand.
Distance & Flight Time
2,123 mi / 3,417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders (ordinary) need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. The simplest option is the Uzbekistan eVisa, available through the official portal at e-visa.gov.uz. Tourist eVisas are issued for up to 30 days. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. The fee is USD 20. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from Uzbekistan.

Holders of Turkish diplomatic or service passports enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

ADB–SKD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gaziemir to Samarkand route.
Route details
Distance2,123 mi / 3,417 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADB
IATA / ICAOADB / LTBJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr11.5M
Elevation412 ft / 126 m
Destination: SKD
IATA / ICAOSKD / UZSS
TimezoneAsia/Samarkand
Elevation2,224 ft / 678 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADB to SKD flights.
Nonstop flights from Adnan Menderes International Airport to Samarkand International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,123 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ADB to SKD: SunExpress.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul and Vnukovo.
Samarkand is 2 hours ahead of Gaziemir.
Yes, return flights from SKD to ADB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADB to SKD

Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) and Samarkand International Airport (SKD) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADB to SKD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADB to SKD is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,123 miles (3,417 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul and Vnukovo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.