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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bishkek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bishkek

With 900,000 inhabitants, Bishkek is the most populous city in Kyrgyzstan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bishkek has to offer.

When to visit Bishkek

Bishkek in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6566
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishkek in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6566
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bishkek in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 67 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bishkek, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Bishkek

Plane

When flying to Bishkek, you’ll arrive at Bishkek Manas Intl (FRU), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishkek from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Bishkek, you’ll arrive at Bishkek Manas Intl (FRU), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishkek from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 25m.

Airports near Bishkek

FRUBishkek Manas Intl

Airlines serving Bishkek

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (8 reviews)
flydubai
Good (136 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
T'way Air
Good (13 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (29 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (8 reviews)
Air Astana
Good (15 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
Loong Air
flynas
Good (92 reviews)
Ural Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
S7 Airlines
Good (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishkek

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,906 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,580 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Apple Hostel Bishkek and Ussr Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bishkek

Most booked hotels in Bishkek

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Orion Hotel Bishkek
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,511+
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Golden Dragon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,694+
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Hyatt Regency Bishkek
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 13,053+
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Hiring a car in Bishkek

Expect to pay ₹ 73 per litre in Bishkek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 875 and ₹ 1,166.

Expect to pay ₹ 73 per litre in Bishkek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 875 and ₹ 1,166.

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