Air tickets Kokshetau — Bishkek

Planning a trip from Kokshetau to Bishkek? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and duration, choose a convenient connection and pay for your ticket online.

Below you will find practical information about the route: how long the flight takes, who operates it, which connections are possible, whether you need a visa, where flights land and what to do once you arrive.

General information about flights between Kokshetau and Bishkek

The direct-line distance between Kokshetau and Bishkek is about 1197 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~4 h 20 min including the transfer; local time is 1 hour ahead. Visa-free entry (an EAEU country, long stays permitted). Please check the current requirements before travelling. Demand is seasonal, and the most convenient connections sell out first.

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Kokshetau — Bishkek flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Kokshetau and Bishkek. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Almaty — and the total travel time starts at ~4 h 20 min, depending on the layover.

The number of flights and the quality of connections change by season and day of the week. Freedom Travel search will show the options actually available for your dates.

How much does a flight from Kokshetau to Bishkek cost

There is no fixed price for the Kokshetau — Bishkek flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.

Which airlines fly the Kokshetau — Bishkek route

• SCAT Airlines — operates the first leg, Kokshetau — Almaty
• Air Astana — operates the second leg, Almaty — Bishkek

The full list of airlines for a specific date is built in the search: open your dates on Freedom Travel to see every available option and fare.

How to get from Kokshetau to Bishkek: your flight options

There is no non-stop Kokshetau — Bishkek flight, so the itinerary is built through a transfer airport.

The most common option is a connection in Almaty: the first leg is flown by carriers operating out of Kokshetau, the second by airlines serving Bishkek. Total journey time starts at ~4 h 20 min.

When choosing a connection, look beyond the fare at the layover length and the transfer airport. Always check whether a transit visa is required in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Bishkek to Kokshetau

Bishkek airport

Manas International Airport (FRU) is located about 23 km north-west of Bishkek. Onward transport to the city: Minibus No. 380 to the centre, taxis and transfers.

What to see in Bishkek

The capital of Kyrgyzstan, at the foot of the Ala-Too range: a green city of wide boulevards with the Tian Shan mountains close at hand.

• Ala-Too Square — The main square, with its flagpole and changing of the guard
• Oak Park — An old park with open-air sculptures
• Osh Bazaar — The city's largest and most colourful market
• The State Historical Museum — An exhibition on the history and culture of Kyrgyzstan
• The Manas Monument — A monument to the legendary hero of the epic
• Ala-Archa Gorge — A national park with mountains and waterfalls close to the city

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