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About Samarkand
Samarkand, which is located about 300 kilometers away from the capital Tashkent in the south of Uzbekistan, is one of the most important industrial, commercial and tourism centers of the country. The city, which is believed to have been founded by the Persians before Christ, has been an important gateway throughout the history. The industries such as agriculture, weaving and automotive have developed especially in the city and its surroundings. Considered to be one of the most important cultural cities in the world, the city has many historical buildings, squares, and museums.
The effects of terrestrial climate are clearly visible in the inner parts of the city. The temperature varies depending on summer and winter seasons; it is measured as 4-5 degrees during winter, while it rises up to 25-26 degrees in summer months. Spring and autumn seasons, when the weather is relatively warmer, are the best time to visit Samarkand. There are many historical buildings, mosques, madrasahs and tombs that can be visited in the city. Among these are the Ulugbek Madrasah, the Shirdor Madrasah, the Afrosiab Museum and the Makhdumi Khorezm Mosque. Samarkand cuisine offers a wide range of choices for eating and drinking and is generally known for its dishes made from meat. "Plov" prepared with lamb, rice, and various ingredients is the most famous of these.
Transportation to Samarkand City Center from Airport
Samarkand Intl. Airport
You can reach Samarkand International Airport, which is about 5 kilometers away from Samarkand city center, by taking a taxi or taking the advantage of the hotel shuttle service. If you prefer public transportation, it is possible to reach the city center by choosing from five different bus lines. In Samarkand, where transportation costs are quite low, you only need a small amount of money to reach the city from the airport. Since Samarkand International Airport is very close to the city center, you can reach wherever you want in Samarkand in a short time.
Taxi
There are the taxis waiting at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal of the airport. Transportation to the city center by taxi costs about 3.000 - 4.000 Uzbekistani Som.
Bus
You can easily see the bus stops at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal. As the airport is very close to the city center, many bus lines pass through the city center. You can reach Samarkand city center by choosing from the buses 31, 10, 60, 18 and 37. One-way ticket price per passenger costs 600 Uzbekistani Som.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Many hotels in Samarkand offer airport shuttle service to their guests. You need to make a reservation in advance if you want to take advantage of the shuttle service provided by your hotel. Hotel shuttle service is a little more costly compared to taxis; however, it doesn't affect your budget that much because transportation by taxi is also very cheap. The main advantage of preferring this service is that the service driver will be waiting for you at the luggage delivery area, the shuttle will be ready for you and you will not need any navigation assistance.
Rent a car
You can see the offices of car rental companies at Samarkand International Airport. By renting one of the affordable cars, which are offered in different segments with various specifications, you can make your journey comfortable. You can reach the city center after driving about 5 kilometers by the rental car.
Completing the car rental procedures online before your journey will save your time. Please keep in mind that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. After taking the airport exit on the road, you just need to follow the city center signs.
