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How to get fromCairns to Bishkekby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Bishkek by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane CNS - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    34h 14m
    $471–3,182

  2. Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane CNS - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Rybachyetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Rybachye to Bischkek 2train train
    47h 15m
    $574–1,849

  3. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane CNS - TAS
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    33h 32m
    $651–1,299

Cairns (CNS) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration25h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,931.9 km
  • Duration: 34h 14m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Bishkek. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), take the taxi to Rybachye, then take the train to Bischkek 2.

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