Tashkent Airport to Samarkand Transfer

Many visitors to Uzbekistan land at Tashkent International Airport and head straight for Samarkand without spending time in the capital — and a direct private transfer is by far the easiest way to do it. Rather than making your way into central Tashkent to catch a train, your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your Samarkand hotel, covering the roughly 300 km journey along the M39 highway in around 4 to 4.5 hours.

This route is especially useful for travelers on tight itineraries who want to maximize time in Samarkand, home to the Registan, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Landing in the morning and heading straight to Samarkand means you can be exploring the Registan by early afternoon on the same day you arrive in the country.

We track your flight number and adjust your pickup time automatically, so delays don’t cost you anything extra and your driver will always be waiting when you land. After a long international flight, your driver will help with luggage and get you on the road quickly — with the option to stop along the way at a roadside chaikhana for tea and bread, a common rest point for travelers making this journey.

The fixed price covers the vehicle, fuel, driver and a rest stop, agreed before you depart so there are no surprises regardless of traffic. Three vehicle tiers are available to suit your group: an Economy Sedan for up to 3 passengers, a Comfort SUV with extra luggage space for up to 4, and a VIP Minivan for groups of up to 6 passengers — a good option for families or small groups arriving together and heading to Samarkand as one party.

To book, simply send your flight number, arrival date and passenger count via WhatsApp or the form on this page before you travel. We’ll confirm your driver in advance, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival if your plans change.