Flying from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara is two hours behind Samarkand and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SKD to ESB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Many passengers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between SKD and ESB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Currently, $283 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $638. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SKD to ESB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
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Handy information about Samarkand Airport (SKD)
66.25% of flights departing from Samarkand Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Samarkand Airport from central Samarkand, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SKD? If you've booked an early flight from Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ESB if you're on a late Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Esenboga International Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Ankara based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Samarkand Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SKD to ESB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a visit to Istanbul will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.