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How to get fromBishkek to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Rybachyetrain train 608
    2. Take the taxi from Rybachye to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)taxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $13–20

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Balykchy bus station to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)taxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $15–19

  3. Drive 219.8 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)car car 219.8 km
    3h 12m
    $17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)taxi taxi 219.8 km
    3h 12m
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 220.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU), Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU). However, you can take the train to Rybachye then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU). Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Kozhzavod, take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Balykchy bus station, then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU).

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