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Flights from Cairo to Samarkand
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 8h 03m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 56m
Cairo to Samarkand at a glance
Fastest journey7h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Samarkand
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAI Istanbul (IST) SKD
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Samarkand, Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,406 km2,115 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 56mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hSamarkand vs Cairo
- Currency in Samarkand
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → SKD
Flights from Cairo to Samarkand: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,406 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Air Cairo flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Samarkand?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 3 hours ahead of Cairo.





