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Connecting route · Uzbekistan → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Samarkand to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Samarkand to Riyadh. 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
SKDRUHDXB

Samarkand to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey6h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Baku

Best ways to fly from Samarkand to Riyadh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SKD Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: Centrum Air, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~6h 00m
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SKD Baku (GYD) RUH
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~6h 29m
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3
SKD Tashkent (TAS) RUH
Leg 1: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Silk Avia · Leg 2: Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~7h 17m
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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
-2hRiyadh vs Samarkand
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
SKD → RUH

Flights from Samarkand to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Samarkand to Riyadh?
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 Samarkand to Riyadh?
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 Samarkand and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Baku (GYD) and Tashkent (TAS). Centrum Air flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Samarkand and Riyadh?
Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Samarkand and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2 hours behind Samarkand.

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