Cheap Flights to Bishkek

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bishkek but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Bishkek Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Kyrgyzstan. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Bishkek?

The best price we found for a return flight to Bishkek is R 15,858. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Bishkek Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Bishkek Airport is Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Bishkek?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bishkek is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Bishkek with?

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bishkek.

Flying to Bishkek

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 9,328
Cheapest month to fly	May

How to find cheap flights to Manas International Airport (FRU)

At the moment, R 9,328 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Manas International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to FRU for R 15,858.
Set a Price Alert for tickets to FRU and ditch the endless refreshing. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
Roughly six months before your trip is an excellent time to book tickets to Bishkek, where Manas International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Bishkek by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Manas International Airport.

Best time to go to Bishkek

May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Bishkek.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to FRU.
If you'd love to experience Bishkek at its liveliest, lock in your flights to FRU for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons generally means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Bishkek then.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Bishkek, averaging between 13ºC and 34ºC.
Ranging from -12ºC to 5ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.

Flying to Manas International Airport (FRU): what you need to know

Travel to Bishkek without any stops. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Manas International Airport:

Getting to central Bishkek from Manas International Airport (FRU)

FRU is located about 27 kilometres from central Bishkek.
After landing from your flight to FRU, expect a drive to the centre of around 35 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Bishkek, book one of these comfortable options:

Bishkek highlights

Tikhiy Ugolok

Not sure what to do first after your flight to Manas International Airport? Tikhiy Ugolok is the ideal introduction to this city. You'll find it around 6 kilometres south-east of the centre.

Londonskaya Telefonnaya Budka

Always wanted to go to Londonskaya Telefonnaya Budka? Time to see it firsthand. It's about 2 kilometres east of central Bishkek.

Iskhak Razzakov's House Museum

Iskhak Razzakov's House Museum will also become one of your favourite travel memories. From the heart of the city, it's located around 3 kilometres to the east.

Complete your trip with a Bishkek car hire

Be sure to browse our car rentals in Bishkek once you've found your hotel and cheap flight to Manas International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it a breeze to compare prices and drive away in your dream ride.