Cheap flights from Riga to Bishkek from £145

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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£145
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2 stops
Sat, May 16
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£183
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1 stop
Sat, May 16
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£220
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£234
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2 stops
Tue, May 12
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£237
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£262
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2 stops
Wed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£384
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Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£407
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2 stops
Wed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£423
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1 stop
Sat, May 16 – Thu, May 21
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£430
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1 stop
Sat, May 16 – Wed, May 20
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£502
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Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19
Riga RIXBishkek BSZ
£506
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How much do flights to Bishkek cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£145

Cheapest round-trip

£384

Average round-trip

£440

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Pegasus

Getting from Bishkek's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: marshrutka (shared minibus) or public bus.

Bishkek is served by Manas International Airport (FRU), located approximately 25 km northwest of the city center. As the main gateway to Kyrgyzstan, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, marshrutkas, and public buses. Journey times typically range from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport. The airport operates 24 hours, though public transport options are limited during late night hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

⃀800-⃀1,200 (fixed rate to city center (~$9–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

25-40 min

⃀500-⃀900 (app-based pricing (~$6–10 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

40-60 min

⃀40-⃀50 (cash only (~$0.50 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-70 min

⃀17-⃀20 (cash only (~$0.20 USD))

every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)

cheapest public transport

25-35 min

⃀1,500-⃀2,500 (pre-booked service (~$17–29 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

25-40 min

⃀3,000-⃀6,000 (per day rental (~$35–70 USD))

airport desk hours (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in KGS (Kyrgyzstani Som); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Marshrutkas and public buses may have limited luggage space; taxis are recommended for travelers with large bags.
  • Ride-hailing apps require mobile data or WiFi connection; download the app before arrival.
  • Public transport operates primarily during daytime hours (approximately 6:00–21:00); taxis available 24/7.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bishkek

Depart from
Riga International
Arrive to
Manas International Airport
Average flights per week
353
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riga to Bishkek

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
airBalticBTIBTNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bishkek

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-7°C
February3°C-6°C
March10°C0°C
April17°C4°C
May22°C8°C
June27°C13°C
July30°C15°C
August29°C14°C
September24°C10°C
October16°C4°C
November8°C-1°C
December2°C-6°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
-7°C
January
Sunny days
259
days per year
Snow days
28
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Apr
88%
13°C4°C
26 Apr
85%
23°C10°C
Monday
20 Apr
20°C6°C
27 Apr
23°C11°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
26°C9°C
28 Apr
22°C12°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
88%
22°C12°C
29 Apr
21°C9°C
Thursday
23 Apr
66%
25°C12°C
30 Apr
21°C7°C
Friday
24 Apr
87%
15°C12°C
1 May
20°C8°C
Saturday
25 Apr
77%
21°C9°C
2 May
21°C7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, airBaltic, and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Riga and Bishkek have 353 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riga and London, Copenhagen, Manchester, Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, Alicante, Edinburgh, Kutaisi, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Geneva, Tenerife, Warsaw, Tashkent, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Bristol, Athens, Bergen.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bishkek?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bishkek and London, Glasgow, Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Tashkent, Warsaw, Istanbul, Jeddah, New York, New Delhi, Budapest, Belgrade, Doha, Vienna, Larnaca, Vilnius, Cairo, Dublin, Dubai, Erbil.
What airports are near Riga?
The main airport in Riga is Riga International. It is also served by Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.
What airports are near Bishkek?
The main airport in Bishkek is Manas International. It is also served by Almaty International, Issyk-Kul International.
Which airlines fly between Riga and Bishkek?
Currently, you can fly between Riga and Bishkek with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
When’s the best time to travel between Riga and Bishkek?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riga and Bishkek, 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.
What flights operate between Riga and Bishkek?
Traveling between Riga and Bishkek, 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.
How many airports are there near Riga?
There are a number of airports in and around Riga. The main one is Riga International and other nearby airports include Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu
How many airports are there near Bishkek?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riga and Bishkek depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riga and Bishkek arrive?
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