Direct (nonstop) flights from Baku to Samarkand

1 airline flys nonstop from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Samarkand (SKD). It's 898 miles (1,445 km), about 2h in the air. Operated by Azerbaijan Airlines.

GYD
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
🇦🇿 Baku, Azerbaijan
SKD
Samarkand
🇺🇿 Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Flight Time
2h
Distance
898 mi
1,445 km
CO₂/pax
166 kg
−59 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
Azerbaijan Airlines
Time Diff
+1h
Operated by Azerbaijan Airlines Azerbaijan Airlines

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Azerbaijan Airlines J2 Azerbaijan Airlines
Route
GYD → SKD
Flight Time
2h
Distance
898 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Baku to Samarkand with one stop · direct emits 166 kg CO₂ per passenger

GYD TAS (Tashkent) SKD
Leg 1: 2h 25m (1,007 mi) Leg 2: 55m (162 mi) Total: ~3h 20m 🍃 225 kg CO₂ (+36% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GYD → TAS
2h 25m · 1,007 mi
View GYD to TAS flights →
Leg 2
TAS → SKD
55m · 162 mi
View TAS to SKD flights →
GYD ALA (Almaty) SKD
Leg 1: 3h 10m (1,399 mi) Leg 2: 1h 50m (578 mi) Total: ~5h 🍃 368 kg CO₂ (+122% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GYD → ALA
3h 10m · 1,399 mi
View GYD to ALA flights →
Leg 2
ALA → SKD
1h 50m · 578 mi
View ALA to SKD flights →
GYD NQZ (Astana) SKD
Leg 1: 3h 5m (1,259 mi) Leg 2: 2h 45m (812 mi) Total: ~5h 50m 🍃 388 kg CO₂ (+134% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GYD → NQZ
3h 5m · 1,259 mi
View GYD to NQZ flights →
Leg 2
NQZ → SKD
2h 45m · 812 mi
View NQZ to SKD flights →
GYD DXB (Dubai) SKD
Leg 1: 2h 55m (1,092 mi) Leg 2: 3h 5m (1,202 mi) Total: ~6h 🍃 412 kg CO₂ (+148% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GYD → DXB
2h 55m · 1,092 mi
View GYD to DXB flights →
Leg 2
DXB → SKD
3h 5m · 1,202 mi
View DXB to SKD flights →
GYD SVX (Yekaterinburg) SKD
Leg 1: 3h 5m (1,225 mi) Leg 2: 3h 5m (1,211 mi) Total: ~6h 10m 🍃 437 kg CO₂ (+163% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GYD → SVX
3h 5m · 1,225 mi
View GYD to SVX flights →
Leg 2
SVX → SKD
3h 5m · 1,211 mi
View SVX to SKD flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Baku to Samarkand?

A nonstop flight from Baku (GYD) to Samarkand (SKD) takes approximately 2 hours. The distance is 898 miles (1,445 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Baku to Samarkand?

Just Azerbaijan Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Baku to Samarkand?

Yes. 1 airline: Azerbaijan Airlines.

How far is Baku from Samarkand?

The flight distance from Baku to Samarkand is 898 miles (1,445 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Madrid.

What is the time difference between Baku and Samarkand?

Samarkand is 1 hour ahead of Baku. (Asia/Baku vs Asia/Tashkent.)

What type of aircraft flies from Baku to Samarkand?

At 2h, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

Do I need a visa to travel from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan?

Depends on your passport. Check with the Uzbekistan embassy or an official visa portal before booking — requirements change.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Baku to Samarkand?

Roughly 166 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 830 km.

Is the return flight from Samarkand to Baku also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Baku to Samarkand?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport for this flight?

3 hours before departure for international flights. You need time for check-in, security, and immigration.