Flying from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport (SKD): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport (SKD).
The timezone in Samarkand is UTC+5, which is six hours behind Melbourne. Samarkand Airport is located in Samarkand.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to SKD.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to explore a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to SKD.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SKD flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Samarkand Airport (SKD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SKD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Samarkand Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Samarkand's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Samarkand Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
$617 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport. A return flight starts at $1,443. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to SKD, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Samarkand Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport (SKD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport (SKD). July is the busiest month to travel to Samarkand. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Book a Melbourne to SKD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Samarkand to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Samarkand
Start your Samarkand trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Samarkand Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Samarkand trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Registan, SAMARKAND REGiSTON and Madrasa Ulugh Beg, Madrasa Tilla Kari, Madrasa Sher Dor.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Samarkand is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Uzbekistan waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-east of Samarkand, a trip to Tashkent will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Navoi Opera Theatre, Chorsu Bazaar and Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art.
Around 209 kilometres west of Samarkand, Bukhara is another favourite stop in Uzbekistan. Start your sightseeing at Old city of Bukhara, Abdullakhan madrasah and Great Minaret of the Kalon.
