Travelling from Istanbul to Urgench Airport (UGC): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Urgench Airport (UGC).
3 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Urgench Airport flight.
Urgench is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Urgench Airport is located in Urgench, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Choose from 5 direct services a week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Urgench Airport (UGC). This is the busiest route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 1:20am departure from IST to UGC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to UGC.
In high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Urgench Airport (UGC) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Urgench Airport taking off from IST.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and UGC is Turkish Airlines.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to UGC, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is an option when departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Urgench Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to UGC flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
76.93% of flights out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Urgench Airport (UGC)
Consider booking a hotel close to UGC if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Urgench Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Urgench Airport (UGC)
Currently, ₹ 10,871 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Urgench Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 26,260. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to UGC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Urgench Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Urgench Airport (UGC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Urgench. September is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Urgench Airport (UGC), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Istanbul to UGC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Urgench, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Urgench Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Urgench
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Urgench Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Urgench:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Urgench when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Hazrati Shahobiddin bobo jome masjidi followed by Komilzhon Otaniyezov and Avesto monument.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Nukus is just one of the many places in Uzbekistan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Urgench. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art named after I.V. Savitsky, Kunya-Urgench and Gosudarstvennyy Muzey Istorii I Kul'tury Respubliki Karakalpakstan.
Next up? Set out for Takhiatosh. It's around 121 kilometres north-west of Urgench and is known for highlights like Pamyatnik.
