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Flights from Riyadh to Samarkand
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Baku, about 6h 00m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 00m
Riyadh to Samarkand at a glance
Fastest journey6h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Baku
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Samarkand
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 2,519 km1,564 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 00mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hSamarkand vs Riyadh
- Currency in Samarkand
- USD
- Airports
- RUH → SKD
Flights from Riyadh to Samarkand: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Baku and Tashkent. 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 Riyadh to Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,519 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Baku (GYD) and Tashkent (TAS). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Samarkand?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.
