Air tickets Taraz — Bishkek

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We have gathered the answers to the main questions about this flight: duration, carriers, connection options, visa formalities, the arrival airport and the city's main sights.

General information about flights between Taraz and Bishkek

The direct-line distance between Taraz and Bishkek is about 260 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~3 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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Taraz — Bishkek flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Taraz and Bishkek. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Almaty — and the total travel time starts at ~3 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 Taraz to Bishkek cost

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Which airlines fly the Taraz — Bishkek route

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

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How to get from Taraz to Bishkek: your flight options

There is no non-stop Taraz — 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 Taraz, the second by airlines serving Bishkek. Total journey time starts at ~3 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 Taraz

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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