On this page, you can find and purchase flights for the Baku — Samarkand route. The distance between the cities is approximately 1,460 km, and direct air service is operated on average once a week.
Flights are operated by J2 airline. Given the limited flight frequency, we recommend using the low-price calendar and the price trend chart to find the best deals. You can also find out in advance how to get to Baku airport and how to get from Samarkand airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Baku → Samarkand on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 8 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by AZAL. Departures from Heydar Aliyev International Airport airports, arrivals at Samarkand Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Baku — Samarkand by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 551 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 906 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Baku → Samarkand, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 938 | medium | May | AED 1,179 | high | Sep | AED 1,131 | high |
| Feb | AED 818 | low | Jun | AED 962 | medium | Oct | AED 987 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,131 | high | Jul | AED 1,011 | medium | Nov | AED 842 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,155 | high | Aug | AED 1,107 | high | Dec | AED 987 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Samarkand has a continental climate: the hottest month is July, with an average temperature of +34.2°C, while the coldest is January, when the temperature drops to -2.8°C. Precipitation peaks in March, whereas the summer and early autumn are characterized by dry and clear weather.
The lowest airfares are most often found in January — AED 643. The most expensive month for this route is September, with ticket prices starting AED 933.
The best time to fly is October or November, when the heat subsides and ticket prices remain around AED 664. We recommend avoiding the spring months if you are sensitive to rainy weather.
Regular flights from Baku to Samarkand are operated by J2 (Azerbaijan Airlines). There is an average of one direct flight per week on this route, which requires careful planning of your travel dates. You can check the exact schedule for specific days and find more flight details in the interactive airline list below.
Flights Baku — Samarkand depart from Heydar Aliyev International Airport and arrive at Samarkand Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,460 km. A direct flight on this route typically takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the aircraft type.
Regular direct service between the cities is provided by J2 (Azerbaijan Airlines).
Yes, direct flights exist, but they operate with limited frequency — approximately once a week.
The cost varies depending on demand and the departure date. You can find the current minimum for the upcoming period in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Baku arrive at Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
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