What is the nearest airport to Bishkek?

The nearest airport to Bishkek is Issyk-Kul (IKU) Airport which is 174.8 km away.

How long does it take to get to Bishkek from the Airport?

It takes 6h 26m to get from Bishkek to Almaty (ALA) Airport.

How do I get to Bishkek?

We recommend flying to Almaty (ALA) Airport, which is 203.6 km away from Bishkek. The bus from Almaty (ALA) to Bishkek takes 6h 26m.

Where can I stay near Bishkek?

There are 1038+ hotels available in Bishkek.

How to get to Bishkek from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	4h 14m
Distance	204 km
Average price	$31
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

4h 14m

Distance

204 km

Average price

$31

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Bishkek

The nearest airport to Bishkek is Issyk-Kul (IKU). However, there are better options for getting to Bishkek. Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5 - $8 and the journey takes 4h.

Recommended airport

Almaty (ALA)
1. bus
6h 26m
Cheapest
$7–11

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Other nearby airports

Kashi (KHG)
1. car
9h 2m
$83–119
Shimkent (CIT)
1. bus
10h 39m
$18–19
Osh (OSS)
1. taxi
2. bus
7h 10m
$22–25
Issyk-Kul (IKU)
1. taxi
2. bus
Fastest
4h 14m
$17–20

Important airports for Bishkek

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Bishkek Airport
22.7 km

Frequently asked questions

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