How to get fromCairo to Samarkandby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Samarkand by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Cairo International Airport
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1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane CAI - SKD
10h 32m
$202–852
Train, bus to Borg El Arab, fly
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
2. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
3. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane HBE - SKD
22h 2m
$503–1,333

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) flights

17Weekly Planes

8h 34mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,431.9 km
Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Emirates, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) twice daily.

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Samarkand(opens in a new window), Uzbekistan(opens in a new window)

Samarqand or Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. Samarqand is the capital of Samarqand Region and a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlements Kimyogarlar, Farhod and Khishrav. With 551,700 inhabitants (2021), it is the second-largest city of Uzbekistan.

Places to stay in Samarkand

L'Argamak Boutique Hotel Historic Center(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Rabat Boutique(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

ANTICA Family Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Jahongir(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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