Search Flights from Bishkek to Gazipasa

Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek fascinates visitors with its spectacular views of Chui Valley. The city doesn’t have a very historic texture because it is relatively young. However, Bishkek is notorious for its nightlife. Ala-Too Square is considered the center of the city. Those who want to visit Bishkek fly into Manas International Airport. Urban transportation in Bishkek is both affordable and reliable.

Bishkek is a relatively small capital that you can explore in a short amount of time. Many cities in Kyrgyzstan are located in mountainous regions, complicating the transportation networks. Bishkek however is a flat city, so it can offer much more convenient transportation systems. Currently the Kyrgyz Railways only operate inter-city and long-distance trains but they are continuing to develop the city’s infrastructure. There is no train transportation within the city.     

The most preferred method of public transportation in the city is a type of minibus or public van, known as a marshrutka. In addition, there are bus and trolleybus routes that operate in many parts of the city. Almost all of the public transportation alternatives go to major stops near Tsum Center and the Philharmonia. If you get lost you can get a map from the tourist offices located in the city or ask for directions. Public transportation networks begin operating between 5:30 am and 6:30 am. The buses and trolleybuses run until 10 pm. In addition to public transportation, taxis are a convenient way to get around the city. Although renting a car isn’t very common in Bishkek some tourism companies provide chauffeured vehicles. Getting to Manas International Airport from the city center by car takes about 25 minutes.   

If you are going to travel to the airport by using public transportation then you can get on the minibuses that depart from the city center. If you are staying in an area far from the city center you can get on one of the bus, minibus, or trolleybus lines that pass through your location and then transfer to a minibus that goes to the airport.

Minibus (Marshrutka)

These minibuses, which depart from the city center, will take you to a stop that is very close to the airport in a short amount of time. These minibuses have a very large transportation network within the city. There are hundreds of minibuses that operate all throughout the city. You can download the app or check online to find out which minibus to take depending on what part of the city you are in.

Bus and Trolleybus

Buses and trolleybuses do not provide direct service to the airport. However, you can still get on a bus or trolleybus and then transfer to a minibus that goes to the airport. Buses and trolleybuses are the second most commonly used method of transportation after the minibuses. Buses and trolleybuses operate in a more limited area than minibuses. The total trip also takes longer than it would take with a minibus. Minibuses will stop to let passengers on and off almost anywhere but buses and trolleybuses are not allowed to stop anywhere that isn’t a designated bus or trolleybus stop. Nevertheless, these vehicles are cheaper than minibuses.

Entry to the bus and trolleybus is from the back door and passengers getting off use the front door. To find out more detailed information about bus and trolleybus routes you can download the app or check online. In addition to urban transportation, these vehicles can be used for inter-city and long-distance travel.

Taxi

Taxis are among the most convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center. There are many private taxi firms located in the city and it is quite easy to find a taxi. Taxi day fares are cheaper than night fares. In addition to private taxi companies there are also official taxi companies, which have a taximeter that they will turn on upon request.

Airport Information

Manas International Airport was formerly used as a military air base. Today Manas International Airport, located 25 km from the city center, hosts visitors from many different countries from around the world. The airport doesn’t offer extensive facilities. There are a lot of ATMs located in the passenger arrivals area. Besides that, there are some cafes and shops where you can go shopping, however these venues only operate until a certain hour.

It is very practical to reach Alanya city center by public transportation and other transportation alternatives at the exits of Domestic and International Terminals of Gazipaşa Airport, which is located 40 kilometers away from Alanya city center. There are many alternatives such as HAVAŞ shuttle buses, transfer services, airport taxis and car rental offices. Whichever means of transportation you prefer, your journey will take a maximum of 1 or 1.5 hours.

HAVAŞ Shuttle Buses

If you prefer HAVAŞ shuttle buses, which are the fastest way to reach Alanya city center from Gazipaşa Airport, you need pay 17TL according to the latest tariff. HAVAŞ shuttle services, which are arranged according the current flights at the airport, depart from the bus stops outside the airport terminal building.

Alanya Bus Terminal is the last stop of HAVAŞ shuttle buses, which depart 25 minutes after each passenger plane's landing at Gazipaşa Airport. HAVAŞ buses departing from Gazipaşa Airport pass through the stops at Kargıcak Dinler Otel, Mahmutlar Belediye Kavşağı, Tosmur Kavşağı, Metro Kavşağı, Tespo Önü and Ticaret Odası Önü and reach Alanya Bus Terminal.

You can get to Alanya Bus Terminal in about 60 minutes after boarding a HAVAŞ bus. In addition, the one-way fare you need to pay for shuttle service is 17TL according to 2016 tariff and you need to pay the fare to the HAVAŞ bus assistant.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis you can see when you step out of Gazipaşa Airport: the airport taxis, which are run by the Gazipaşa Airport Taxi Drivers' Cooperative according to a fixed price tariff, and the standard city taxis. If you are going to get to Alanya city center by an airport taxi, you will possibly need to pay an average of 120TL for the taxi ride.

The airport taxi fare is generally not higher than 120TL; however, the city taxi service may sometimes cost expensive while it may sometimes be more economical. If you want to benefit from the airport taxi service, all you need to do is to click at www.gazipasahavalimanitaxi.com. Meanwhile, it would be useful to say that the airport taxis apply the same tariff 24 hours a day.

Rent a car

Only three car rental companies serve at Gazipaşa Airport: Rent Go (+902425827399), Garenta Rent a Car (4445478) and Aytucar (+902422470377). You can get economical advantages by making a pre-booking at the company that you are going to rent a car at least one day before your arrival at Gazipaşa Airport. You can reach Alanya city center in about 1 hour by the car you will rent at the airport.