There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Samarkand by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Erbil International Airport
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane EBL - SKD
9h 2m$517–1,520Drive 2,703.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Samarkandcar 2,703.6 km
33h 26m$239–345Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly
- Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane ISU - SKD
13h 51m$610–1,913
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Samarkand is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 33h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Samarkand is to fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $500 - $1,600.
The distance between Erbil and Samarkand is 2064 km. The road distance is 2703.6 km.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Erbil to Samarkand, including transfers.
Samarkand is 2h ahead of Erbil. It is currently 1:07 PM in Erbil and 3:07 PM in Samarkand.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Samarkand is 2704 km. It takes approximately 33h 26m to drive from Erbil to Samarkand.
There are 800+ hotels available in Samarkand.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?
Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, and Uzbekistan fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) once daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Samarkand International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,900
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Samarkand International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Samarkand International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
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