What is the nearest airport to Karakol?

The nearest airport to Karakol is Issyk-Kul (IKU) Airport which is 139.6 km away. Other nearby airports include Almaty (ALA) (147.4 km).

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

It takes 8h 13m to get from Karakol to Almaty (ALA) Airport.

How do I get to Karakol?

We recommend flying to Almaty (ALA) Airport, which is 147.4 km away from Karakol. The bus from Almaty (ALA) to Karakol takes 8h 13m.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 316+ hotels available in Karakol.

How to get to Karakol from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	8h 13m
Distance	147 km
Average price	$68
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

8h 13m

Distance

147 km

Average price

$68

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Karakol

The nearest airport to Karakol is Almaty (ALA). Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakol twice daily. Tickets cost $8 - $17 and the journey takes 6h.

Recommended airport

Almaty (ALA)
1. bus
Fastest
8h 13m
Cheapest
$8–17

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Other nearby airports

Yining (YIN)
1. train
2. car
3. train
4. bus
30h 28m
$39–78
Aksu (AKU)
1. car
13h 56m
$146–210
Kashi (KHG)
1. car
9h 56m
$91–131
Issyk-Kul (IKU)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. bus
10h 12m
$21–23

Important airports for Karakol

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Almaty Airport
147.4 km

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