Uzbekistan: Authorities to suspend flight services at Samarkand International Airport Nov. 8-11

Event

Authorities will suspend flight services at Samarkand International Airport (SKD), Nov. 8-11, in connection with the summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

The airport closure will likely result in flights re-routing to alternative airports and transfers by road. Lingering disruptions are possible once the airport resumes operations and officials work to clear a backlog of flights. Heightened airport security is likely in days building up to the summit.

Context

The Organization of Turkic States members are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. Hungary and Turkmenistan have observer status.

Advice

Confirm flights if planning to travel or route air freight through Samarkand Nov. 8-11. Consult travel operators for alternative routes and transfers. Do not check out accommodations until verifying onward travel.

Resources

Uzbekistan Airports