Samarkand International Airport (IATA: SKD, ICAO: UZSS) is the primary commercial airport serving Samarkand, Uzbekistan's second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage destination renowned for its Silk Road monuments. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, connecting Samarkand to major hubs across Central Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. The airport underwent significant renovation and expansion work in the 2010s and early 2020s to modernize its terminal infrastructure and increase passenger capacity, reflecting Uzbekistan's broader push to grow tourism. Uzbekistan Airways is the dominant carrier operating routes through Samarkand, supplemented by a growing number of foreign airlines attracted by the city's tourism appeal.