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Flight Schedule to Manas International Airport (BSZ)
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Centrum Air | 01:10 | 03:35 | Tashkent (TAS) | Bishkek (BSZ) | Book flight |
 Uzbekistan Airways | 10:05 | 12:15 | Tashkent (TAS) | Bishkek (BSZ) | Book flight |
Centrum Air | 10:55 | 13:15 | Tashkent (TAS) | Bishkek (BSZ) | Book flight |
Uzbekistan Airways | 15:20 | 17:30 | Tashkent (TAS) | Bishkek (BSZ) | Book flight |
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FAQ about Manas International Airport (BSZ)
Manas International Airport now uses the IATA code BSZ. Its previous code was FRU, and the ICAO code is UCFM.
FRU dated from the Soviet era, when Bishkek was called Frunze. The new code BSZ better reflects the city's modern name.
The airport is about 25 km from central Bishkek, usually around 30 to 40 minutes by road.
You can take a marshrutka (minibus) that runs between the airport and the city, use a taxi, or arrange a hotel transfer.
Airlines including Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Pegasus operate from Manas, and Asman Airlines is among the local carriers based there.
Yes. The airport operates 24 hours a day.
Yes. The main domestic route links Bishkek with Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan.
It is named after Manas, the legendary hero of the Kyrgyz epic poem of the same name.
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Manas International Airport overview
Manas International Airport is the busiest airport in Kyrgyzstan and the main gateway to the capital, Bishkek. It is named after Manas, the legendary hero of the Kyrgyz national epic. Travellers may still see its older code FRU, from the Soviet-era city name Frunze, but the airport now uses the IATA code BSZ.
Location: Manas Airport and Bishkek
The airport lies about 25 km north-west of central Bishkek, in the Chuy Valley. By car the trip usually takes around half an hour to 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Terminal and operations at Manas Airport
Both domestic and international flights are handled at the airport, which operates around the clock. It has a long runway able to take large long-haul aircraft, and the passenger facilities have been modernised and expanded.
Inside the terminal you can expect the usual check-in halls, cafes and shops, along with currency exchange and mobile SIM card sellers. Picking up a local SIM on arrival is handy, as ride-hailing apps are widely used in Bishkek.
Airlines and routes from Bishkek
Manas links Bishkek with Central Asia, Russia, Turkey, the Middle East and beyond. International carriers include Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Pegasus, while local airlines such as Asman Airlines use the airport as a base. Domestic flights connect the capital with Osh in the south of the country.
Getting from Manas Airport to Bishkek
- Minibus (marshrutka): a regular minibus route runs between the airport and the city, the lowest-cost option.
- Taxi: the quickest way into town, with official and app-based services available.
- Hotel transfer: many hotels in Bishkek can arrange a pick-up.
Around Bishkek
Bishkek's leafy boulevards lead to Ala-Too Square and the Osh Bazaar. Just outside the city, Ala Archa National Park offers mountain hiking in the Tian Shan range.
Travel tips for Manas International Airport
Some older booking systems and luggage tags may still show FRU, so do not be surprised if you see both codes. Winters in Bishkek are cold, so pack warm layers if you are flying between late autumn and early spring.
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