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

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There are 3 ways to get from Karakol to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karakol to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Balykchy bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Balykchy bus station to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)taxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $20–23

  2. Drive 172.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karakol to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)car car 172.5 km
    2h 43m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karakol to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU)taxi taxi 172.5 km
    2h 43m
    $35–45

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  • Distance: 610.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Karakol to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU). However, you can take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Balykchy bus station, then take the taxi to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU). Alternatively, you can drive from Karakol to Issyk-Kul Airport (IKU) in around 2h 43m.

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