Transport in Kyrgyzstan: Practical Guide (Updated Yearly)


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2026 season. 

Transport is one of the biggest hidden stress factors for visitors in Kyrgyzstan.
Routes change, schedules are flexible, and online information is often outdated or incomplete. To make your trip easier, we’ve collected the most useful, real-world transport details in one place — from intercity travel to local transfers and remote areas.

✅ Updated every year
✅ Written for international travelers (and bikepackers)
✅ Focused on safety, clarity, and practical planning

Use this guide to reduce uncertainty and spend your energy on the journey — not logistics.



How to get from Manas Airport to Bishkek?

Official taxi: ~1200–1500 som, travel time 30–40 minutes.

Private taxi: from 1500–2000 som, taxis operate 24/7.

Express bus No. 153: Price: 140 som

Schedule: approximately from 07:30 to 20:00, every 10–15 minutes

Additionally, from 17 October 2025 night rides are available at 00:00, 03:00 and 05:00

Airport shuttle bus from Manas Airport to Bishkek

Airport shuttle bus from Manas Airport to Bishkek
Budget option: minibus No. 380.
Transport is paid in cash in som; exchange offices are available at the airport.

You can also pre-book a transfer from the airport to Freebike or your hotel via this link:
https://tunduk-hostel.kg/ — with promo code transferfreebike.



How to get from Bishkek to the starting point of the route?

Intercity minibuses and taxis depart from the Western Bus Station of Bishkek to major towns.

Example for the direction to Karakol:

Minibus: ~5 hours travel time, ~500 som

Taxi: 2000 som per person, if you book the entire taxi — 10000 som

With bicycles: more expensive, 13000–15000 som

For remote starting points you can pre-book a transfer, approximately 70–80 som/km. In the wilderness there is no public transport; you will have to hitchhike or hire a car.

A special transfer with bicycles from Freebike or Tunduk Hostel to the starting point can be booked via this link:
https://tunduk-hostel.kg/ — with promo code "transferfreebike".

Or just ask us — we will help you with the transfer.


Transport in Kyrgyzstan: Bus Stations, Marshrutkas and Taxis

Most major cities and villages in Kyrgyzstan have bus stations with routes to and from Bishkek. These stations are the main transport hubs for traveling around the country.

From local bus stations, travelers can usually continue their journey by:

  • marshrutka (shared minibus)

  • taxi

On this page, we’ve collected useful bus station addresses in Kyrgyzstan to make your travel planning easier.

Bishkek. 1/1 Alma-Atinskaya Street, Bishkek city.

Karakol. 149 Przhevalsky Street, Karakol city.

Bokonbaevo. 16 Mambetov Street, (café “Argymak”), Bokonbaevo village. CBT Bokonbaevo. Bokonbaevo bus station is next to the CBT office and the bazaar.

Balykchi. 17B Abdrahmanova Street, Balykchi city.

Cholpon-Ata. 96 Sovetskaya Street, Cholpon-Ata city.

Kochkor. 180 Sagymbay Orozbakov Street, Kochkor village.

Naryn. 7 Lenina Street, Naryn city.

Chaek. 70 Matyeva Street, Chaek village.

Baetovo. 49 Sultanalieva Street, Baetovo village.

Kemin. 69а/2 Jibek-Jolu Street, Kemin city.

Osh. 950 Kurmanjan Datka Street, Osh city.


Airports in Kyrgyzstan

If you are planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan, flights can be an important part of your route — especially if you are combining Bishkek, Osh, Issyk-Kul, Karakol, or remote mountain regions with overland travel.

This guide will help you understand the main airports in Kyrgyzstan, including international airports and regional (domestic) airports, with practical location details for planning transfers, domestic flights, and onward travel.

Kyrgyzstan’s airport network includes 11 airports: 6 international airports and 5 regional (domestic) airports. The airport system is managed by JSC “Airports of Kyrgyzstan”.

International Airports in Kyrgyzstan

These airports handle international arrivals and departures and are the main entry points for travelers.

1) Manas International Airport (Bishkek) — IATA: BSZ

  • Main role: Kyrgyzstan’s largest airport and primary international hub

  • Map-listed address: Chuy Region, Vasilyev Highway, 105

  • Best for: Bishkek, Chuy region, north and central Kyrgyzstan travel

  • Important update: The official IATA code changed from FRU to BSZ in 2025

2) Osh International Airport (Osh)

  • Main role: Main airport for southern Kyrgyzstan

  • Map-listed address: Osh, Airport Street, 1A

  • Best for: Osh city, Alay region, southern Kyrgyzstan itineraries

3) Issyk-Kul International Airport (Tamchy) — IATA: IKU

  • Main role: Access to the Issyk-Kul region (especially the north shore)

  • Map-listed address: Issyk-Kul District, Tamchy

  • Best for: Issyk-Kul lake trips, seasonal tourism routes, resort transfers

4) Karakol International Airport (Karakol)

  • Main role: Access to eastern Issyk-Kul region and Karakol

  • Map-listed address: Karakol, Toktogul Street, 305

  • Best for: Karakol, Jyrgalan, Karkyra, trekking and adventure travel

5) Batken International Airport (Batken)

  • Main role: Air access for Batken region

  • Map-listed address: Batken city, Batken International Airport (airport territory listing)

  • Best for: Batken region travel and regional connections

6) Jalal-Abad International Airport (Jalal-Abad)

  • Main role: International-status airport serving Jalal-Abad region

  • Map-listed address: Manas settlement, Jusup Abdrahmanov Street, 39/1

  • Best for: Jalal-Abad region access and onward travel in the south-west of Kyrgyzstan

Regional (Domestic) Airports in Kyrgyzstan

These airports are mainly used for domestic flights and can be useful for faster access to remote regions.

7) Iskhak Razzakov Airport (Razzakov / former Isfana)

  • Main role: Domestic access for Leilek district and nearby areas

  • Map-listed address: Batken Region, Leilek District, Iskhak Razzakov Airport

  • Note: Often still found in maps/search under Isfana Airport

8) Talas Airport (Talas)

  • Main role: Domestic airport for Talas region

  • Map-listed address: Talas District (Talasskiy rayon), Talas Airport

  • Travel note: Regional flight connectivity has been actively expanding in 2025–2026

9) Naryn Airport (Naryn)

  • Main role: Domestic airport for Naryn region

  • Map-listed address: Keneş Ayılı, Kurmanova Beyshenaaly Street, 1/1

  • Best for: Naryn city, central highlands, overland routes to At-Bashy / Tash Rabat region

10) Kazarman Airport (Kazarman)

  • Main role: Domestic airport serving remote parts of Toguz-Toro district

  • Map-listed address: Jalal-Abad Region, Toguz-Torouzskiy District, Kazarman Airport

  • Best for: Access to hard-to-reach inland areas

11) Kerben Airport (Kerben / Karavan area)

  • Main role: Domestic airport in Jalal-Abad region (Aksy district)

  • Map-listed address: Jalal-Abad Region, Aksy District, Karavan Airport

  • Note: Some maps show the airport under Kerben Airport, others under Karavan Airport

Important Travel Updates (2025–2026)

  • Manas Airport (Bishkek) officially changed its IATA code from FRU to BSZ in 2025. This is important when searching for flights and checking booking systems.

  • Kyrgyzstan has been actively improving domestic air connectivity, including subsidized routes and more frequent flights on some regional connections.

Practical Transport Tips for Travelers (and Bikepackers)

For most travelers, the most practical strategy is:

  1. Fly into Bishkek (Manas / BSZ) or Osh

  2. Continue by private transfer, shared taxi, bus, or train depending on your route

  3. Use regional airports selectively if they match your itinerary and schedule

Important: Domestic flight schedules in Kyrgyzstan can change by season, route demand, and weather conditions, so always confirm close to your travel date.