Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Bishkek to Almaty?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bishkek and Almaty takes around 0.87 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bishkek and Almaty?

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The flight distance between Bishkek and Almaty is 210 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bishkek and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Bishkek and Almaty. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Astana.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bishkek?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bishkek and London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Istanbul, Jeddah, Tbilisi, Riyadh, Dushanbe, Warsaw, Riga, New York, Budapest, Bengaluru, Dubai, Ankara, Barcelona, Baku.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Astana, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Prague, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Istanbul, Singapore, Dushanbe, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kutaisi, Dubai, Bangkok, Vienna, Shymkent.

Question 6

What airports are near Bishkek?

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The main airport in Bishkek is Manas International. It is also served by Almaty International, Issyk-Kul International.

Question 7

What airports are near Almaty?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Bishkek and Almaty?

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Currently, you can fly between Bishkek and Almaty with Pegasus, Air Astana, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Bishkek and Almaty?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bishkek and Almaty, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Bishkek and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Bishkek and Almaty, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Bishkek?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bishkek. The main one is Manas International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Issyk-Kul International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Almaty?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bishkek and Almaty depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bishkek, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bishkek and Almaty arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Bishkek and Almaty depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bishkek, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Bishkek and Almaty arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£91
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£138
Cheapest round-trip	£131
Average round-trip	£223
Nonstop flights in August	£94 – £158

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 79	40-60 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 92	45-65 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	reaching southern districts
Taxi (official airport taxi)	25-45 min	₸3,000 – ₸5,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸2,000 – ₸4,000; approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
InDriver (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸1,800 – ₸3,500; approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	negotiating your fare
Private transfer (pre-booked)	25-40 min	₸8,000 – ₸15,000; approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	guaranteed meet and greet
Rental car	25-45 min	₸15,000 – ₸40,000; approximately $30–80 USD per day	airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Air Astana	2	1	2	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Air Astana	2	1	2	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Air Astana	2	1	2	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Uzbekistan Airways	UZB	HY	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-2°C	-9°C
February	0°C	-8°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	13°C	3°C
May	18°C	7°C
June	23°C	11°C
July	26°C	14°C
August	25°C	12°C
September	20°C	8°C
October	12°C	2°C
November	4°C	-4°C
December	0°C	-8°C

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