Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Manas International Airport (FRU): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 12 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport. Almaty and Bishkek share the same timezone (UTC+6).
Each week, there are 12 flights from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport. The earliest flight from ALA to FRU is at 09:30 and the last is at 23:55.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Bishkek (and perhaps some other great parts of Kyrgyzstan!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport offered by this airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between ALA and FRU:
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport
Sharjah International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ALA to FRU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Manas International Airport (FRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport is R 1,264. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,501. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ALA to FRU by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ALA to FRU. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 37 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Manas International Airport (FRU) to central Bishkek
From Manas International Airport, Bishkek is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Manas International Airport (FRU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bishkek. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to Manas International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bishkek, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to FRU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Bishkek
After locking in your flights from ALA to FRU, you'll need to find a hotel in Bishkek. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Dom-Muzey Chingiza Aytmatova, Mini-Zoopark Zhivaya Ekzotika and State Philharmonic Hall are must-do's during your Bishkek adventure.
Complete your Bishkek trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Manas International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Bishkek.