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
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ965
XQ SunExpress
73H
6:38 AM
+05
9:43 AM
+03
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Gaziemir to Samarkand
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,123 mi 4h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

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, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
~16h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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.
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 connections3 hubs
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 approximately 4h 30m. The route covers 2,123 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SunExpress.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ADB to SKD. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IST, VKO and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. 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

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via IST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.