Manas Airport, located in the center of the Chui Valley, 25 km northwest of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is an international port. One of the largest airports in Central Asia, Manas Airport hosts many flights from Asian and Far Eastern countries. Companies providing private jet charter services use the airport intensively as it is the most modern port of the region.
The airport, which was initially under the control of the Soviet Union, transferred to the control of the Kyrgyz state in 2001. Manas Airport, where the first flight was made in 1974, is used for civil and military flights. Playing a key role in Asian and European trade today, the Airport is known as the largest and most modern airport in Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, MK Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Astana, Tajikistan Int’l, Avia Traffic Company, China Southern, Eastok Avia, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Itek Air, Rossiya Airlines, S7 Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways are the companies that provide service at the airport.
Bishkek private jet charter prices
Although Bishkek air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Bishkek are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 46.000 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 54.850 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 69.600 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Brief history of Bishkek Manas Airport
The airport, named after the Kyrgyz epic hero Manas, was put into service in October 1974 and made its first scheduled flight to Moscow-Domodedovo on May 4, 1975. The airport remained under the control of the Soviet Union until 1991, with the declaration of independence of Kyrgyzstan in the same year, the airport control was left to the Kyrgyz government.
As the Soviet government did not attach the necessary importance to the airport, the Kyrgyz government actually took over a complete wreck. While the planning of airport renovation works was considered, the USA stepped in. The USA and its coalition partners requested permission from the Kyrgyz government to use the airport as a military base for operations in Afghanistan. After negotiations and agreements, Coalition forces arrived at the airport in late December 2001 and saw an unprecedented expansion of facilities. Damaged runways were repaired, aircraft debris around the runway was removed, aircraft hangar buildings were built, and several aircraft maintenance facilities were installed.
The Kyrgyz government carried out a major expansion and renovation of the passenger terminal with the rental fees paid by the US and Coalition forces. The airport terminal was renovated and redesigned in 2007 to take its current form.
Bishkek nightlife and travel guide
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, reminiscent of a European city despite being in Central Asia, is one of the cheapest cities you can visit for a touristic trip.
The main symbolic structures to be visited in the city are Ala Archa National Park, which was established for those who prefer clean air and nature sports, Ala Too Square, one of the most important squares of the country, and Burana Tower, which was established on the silk road at the beginning of the 1800s.
Those who prefer the city with its sculptures and architecture from the Soviet Union period for historical tourism should visit the Vladimir Lenin Statue, Manas Statue, White House and Kurmanzhan Datka Statue.
Promzona Club, Center Bar, Retro Metro Night Club and München Pub can be counted among the most popular spots in Bishkek, where nightlife is also quite colorful.
Transportation from the city center to Bishkek Manas Airport
The distance between the airport and the city center is 25 km. Depending on the arrival time at Manas International Airport, there are several different transportation options to the city center.
The most preferred ones are minibuses and taxis. Minibus is the most economical option for transportation to the city center. Marshrutka 380 minibuses depart just outside the airport and serve between 06:30 and 20:30. It takes 40 minutes to reach the city center by minibus.
If the arrival time does not match the working hours of the minibuses or if a more comfortable journey is desired, official taxis can be used. Taxi reservations can be made from the taxi offices located in the passenger lounge at the airport. Manas Taxi and Super Taxi are among the recommended official taxi offices. You can get an invoice for the fee to be paid for the journey with Super Taxi. The journey to the city center by taxi takes about half an hour.
