Air tickets Samarkand — Almaty

Freedom Travel helps you find air tickets from Samarkand to Almaty: compare flights from different airlines, pick the dates and departure times that suit you, and pay for your order online by card.

Here you will find the distance and flight time, the list of airlines, connection options, visa requirements, a description of the arrival airport and a selection of places worth visiting.

General information about flights between Samarkand and Almaty

The direct-line distance between Samarkand and Almaty is about 930 km. A non-stop flight takes ~1 h 40 min; there is no time difference with Almaty. Citizens of Kazakhstan need no visa to enter the country. Foreign travellers should check the entry rules: nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, China, the UK and a number of other countries may stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Check the current requirements before you travel. The route is in demand with travellers from the region, so it is worth booking popular dates early.

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Samarkand — Almaty flight schedule

Non-stop flights are available on this route, operated by FlyArystan. Frequency is from 2 flights a week (seasonal service) and the flight takes ~1 h 40 min.

Schedules shift with the season and the day of the week, so check exact dates and departure times in Freedom Travel search, where you can also see how fares move across dates.

How much does a flight from Samarkand to Almaty cost

There is no single price for this direction: the fare depends on the carrier, how long before departure you buy, the season and the connection you choose. Compare current offers in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees and card payment is available online.

Which airlines fly the Samarkand — Almaty route

• FlyArystan — non-stop flights

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How to get from Samarkand to Almaty: your flight options

A non-stop flight is the fastest option: ~1 h 40 min in the air with no change of aircraft, operated by FlyArystan.

If the non-stop flight does not suit your dates or budget, look at connecting itineraries — for example via Almaty or Astana. They take longer but offer a wider choice of dates.

Compare options by total journey time and layover length: a connecting flight sometimes departs at a more convenient hour. Do check whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Almaty to Samarkand

Almaty airport

Almaty International Airport (ALA) is located about 15 km north of the city centre. Onward transport to the city: City buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Almaty

Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital, spread out at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains — the country's cultural, business and tourist centre.

• Medeu high-altitude skating rink — A famous sports complex in the mountains above the city
• Shymbulak ski resort — A popular resort next to Medeu
• Kok-Tobe — A hill with a viewing platform and TV tower, reached by cable car
• Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen — The central park, with a war memorial
• Ascension Cathedral — An all-wooden Orthodox cathedral from the early 20th century
• Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — The country's largest museum

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