Flying from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Dushanbe Airport (DYU): what you need to know
Samarkand and Dushanbe are both in the UTC+5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SKD to DYU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a well-known stop between SKD and DYU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
Right now, C$241 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$458. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SKD to DYU, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport.
Handy information about Samarkand Airport (SKD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Samarkand Airport, data shows 66.25% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Samarkand to Samarkand Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SKD? If you're boarding an early flight from Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
If you're getting in on a late Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DYU:
Getting from Dushanbe Airport (DYU) to central Dushanbe
From Dushanbe Airport, Dushanbe is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
April is the busiest month for flights from Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dushanbe in February.
The warmest month in Dushanbe is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Samarkand Airport to Dushanbe Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKD to DYU in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Tajikistan
Dushanbe has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Tajikistan you should also see. Around 153 kilometres north of Dushanbe, a trip to Istaravshan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bemorkhonai Dekhai Bogkalon, Sebzor and Kal'ai Mug.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Dushanbe, Isfara is another essential stop in Tajikistan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Maschidi KalA, Starinnyy Zamok and Isfara Chess Club.
