Cheap Flights from Moscow to Samarkand — $142

More than 12 airlines operate flights from Moscow to Samarkand, including Utair, CanJet, Uzbekistan Airways, Pobeda, Aeroflot, Qanot Sharq, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Rossiya Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $142, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Samarkand International Airport (SKD) serves as Uzbekistan’s main gateway to the ancient city and typically functions as a regional international hub rather than a large intercontinental transfer point. It usually handles a mix of national carrier and regional airlines, with occasional charter flights during peak tourist seasons; fares can be competitive compared with larger Central Asian hubs. The airport lies about 10–15 km (roughly 20–30 minutes) from the historic center by car; taxis and hotel shuttles are the most common options, while local buses can be slower but cheaper. Pros: relatively compact terminals and straightforward arrivals. Cons: limited late-night services and fewer direct international connections than bigger capital airports.

Of the 7 airlines on the Moscow — Samarkand route, only one flies every day: Pobeda flies every day. Uzbekistan Airways and Ural Airlines fly every day except Sunday. Aeroflot flies every day except Wednesday and Thursday. Utair flies on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. CanJet flies on Wednesday and Saturday. Qanot Sharq only flies on Tuesday.

Moscow is served by several airports with distinct roles. Sheremetyevo (SVO) functions as the city’s primary international hub and typically handles most long-haul and premium carriers, while Domodedovo (DME) is another major international gateway often used by full-service and some international low-cost operators. Vnukovo (VKO) can be a convenient option for business and charter traffic and is sometimes perceived as easier to navigate; it also hosts a mix of legacy and budget flights. Zhukovsky (ZIA) is a newer, smaller airport that primarily handles charter and low-cost carriers and can offer lower fares on some routes. Distances to central Moscow range from about 28 km (Vnukovo) up to 48 km (Domodedovo, Zhukovsky varies), with travel times typically 30–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ground options include Aeroexpress trains from Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo terminals (around 35–45 minutes; usually higher fares than buses), regular commuter trains or buses (longer, cheaper), taxis and ride-hailing services (variable time and price), and airport shuttles. Pros: Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo provide extensive international connections and frequent public links to the city; Vnukovo can be quicker for west-side arrivals and often less crowded. Cons: Road traffic can sharply increase transfer times, cheaper airports or flights may require longer ground transfers, and facilities at smaller terminals can be more basic.

The cost of a one-way flight from Moscow to Samarkand ranges from $37 (May 2026) to $156 (August 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $127–$137.