Cheap Bishkek Flights
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There are 34 flights operating between Istanbul and Bishkek. You may find frequent flights from Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara to Bishkek.

Are you looking for cheap fares for Bishkek flights? In the coming 3 months: Adana Bishkek 4,425 TL, Ankara Bishkek 3,222 TL and Antalya Bishkek 4,501 TL

Better to book your flight to Bishkek 76 days before departure to get the best fares on average.

May and April months are the highest season for Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: February and January.

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, bordered by Kazakhstan in the north, the People's Republic of China in the east and southeast, Uzbekistan in the west and Tajikistan in the south and southwest, is also the largest city in the country. Bishkek, designed in the form of a chessboard, is a city where large squares, historical buildings, government buildings and uniform blocks from the Soviet period coexist.

Located on the border with Kazakhstan, on the banks of the Chui River, to the southwest of the Alma Horse, the city is Bishkek, a lush city built on the Alaarçe and Alamedin Rivers at the foot of the Kyrgyz Mountains, and divided into two by the Great Chuiski Canal.

Bishkek, which was founded by the Russians in 1878 with the capture of Pispek Castle under the rule of Kokand Khanate, was called Pispek until 1926. Later, it was honored by naming it after Soviet General Mikhail Vasilyevich Frunze, who was born in this city and was one of the important revolutionary heroes. With the independence of Kyrgyzstan, its last name as the capital remained Bishkek.

Bishkek Attractions

It is quite pleasant to explore the tree-lined squares of Bishkek, which has a good city planning, on foot, where steep streets intersect. The Parliament Building and the National Museum are located in Ala-Too Square, which is the center of the city and hosts festivals. There is a Lenin Statue to the north of the museum, where Kyrgyz history is exhibited on the first two floors and Soviet period materials are exhibited on the top floor. Those who want to observe the Kyrgyz culture can visit the State Museum of Applied Arts. Here, examples of Kyrgyz handicrafts are exhibited.

In the square, where the State History Museum is also located, there is the amusement park Panfilova and the Presidential Residence called the White House. You can also see the Ivan Panfilov Statue in the park right next to the flamboyant building of the White House, which is the main government building.

The historic Bishkek Train Station is a structure built by German prisoners of war that has survived without any innovations since 1946. Erkindik Boulevard is right across the station. You can photograph the Equestrian Statue of Mikhail Frunze, which is located here and gave the city its name for a period.

The population of Bishkek, which is the cultural and educational center of the country, where the industrial industry such as textile, leather, food, and the Kyrgyzstan Academy of Sciences, State University, Technical and Agricultural Institutes, opera, theater, ballet and libraries are located, mostly consists of young people. The city, which has a colorful nightlife, is a beautiful geography where both Russian and Central Asian life meet.

Bishkek Food & Drink and Shopping

Local Kyrgyz cuisine mostly consists of bread, rice and potatoes. In meals, sheep or beef is usually consumed. Traditional since Soviet times, shashlyk is made from brined and fried mutton or beef. In addition, this dish called samsi, consisting of baked phyllo and beef or chicken meat, is especially served at lunchtime. In the restaurants of the city, gamburger, which is the local version of the American hamburger, is served. Doner is served on round bread with green salad, cucumber, parsley and ketchup.

In shopping, The Osh Bazaar in the city center is the liveliest bazaar of the city, and it is a market where you can find almost everything about food. Felt accessories unique to Kyrgyzstan are a good choice for gifts. In addition, colorful Kyrgyz carpets with their traditional patterns are also very famous. While you're here, don't leave without trying the red horse milk.

How to Get to Bishkek

While there are direct flights between Istanbul and Bishkek with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, you can take advantage of the connecting flights of Air Astana and many other airlines.

Flight time takes about 5 hours and 20 minutes from Istanbul. Manas International Airport is 25 km from the city.