Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Manas International Airport (FRU): what you need to know
Bishkek's timezone is UTC+6, making Bishkek four hours ahead of Sofia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SOF to FRU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SOF and FRU include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Manas International Airport (FRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport flight is R 2,089. A return plane ticket is currently R 4,069. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to FRU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SOF to FRU.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, data shows 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Manas International Airport (FRU)
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Manas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Travel Land to explore parts of Bishkek that don't always get the spotlight.
Give yourself a better shot at getting a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Manas International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Manas International Airport (FRU) to central Bishkek
Manas International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Bishkek. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Manas International Airport (FRU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bishkek. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Manas International Airport for July if you want to visit Bishkek during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to FRU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kyrgyzstan
You've seen Bishkek, now it's time to discover other parts of Kyrgyzstan. Travel around 306 kilometres south-west to Osh to tick off its leading sights. From Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain to Sulaiman Mountain Museum and National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex Sulayman, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Jalal-Abad is another sought-after destination in Kyrgyzstan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Bishkek. No journey is complete without experiencing Mechet' Bilal, Zhenish Seyi Bagy and Jalal-Abad Historical Museum.