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How to get fromTashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tashkent to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Tashkent International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane TAS - IKU
    7h 1m
    $180–600

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train 001Ь
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    24h 27m
    $26–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    19h 37m
    $36–48

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train train 001Ь
    2. Drive from Almaty 2 to Issyk-Kul (Lake)car car
    24h 5m
    $47–71

  5. Drive  796.6 km

    1. Drive from Tashkent to Tamchycar car 796.6 km
    11h 32m
    $71–102

  6. Train to Shymkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Shymkenttrain train
    2. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane CIT - IKU
    12h 8m
    $158–610

Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

Air Astana, Flyr, and Uzbekistan fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Amir Temur Avenue to Cholpon-Ata via Olmazor, Tashkent bus station, and Almaty Sayran Bus Station in around 19h 37m.

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