Search Flights from Erzurum to Bishkek

Erzurum attracts the attention of tourists and the business world with its natural beauties, history and the scientific and cultural events held in the city. After having spent time in Erzurum, it is quite easy for the guests who will leave the city to get to the airport from wherever they are.

If you want to get to the airport, you can benefit from the shuttle services of Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality, which depart from the city center (Station Square); you can also rent a car or take a taxi if you want to reach the airport faster.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is a good option if you want to reach the airport quickly and comfortably. You can get a taxi and even make a reservation from the stops in many areas of the city. Taxis can also provide a variety of services such as a baby carriage and phone charger, provided you demand for them at the time of booking.

Bus

The Station Square, known as the city center of Erzurum, brings together all elements of transportation network at the heart of the city, as it does in many other areas such as shopping, entertainment, cultural and scientific activities. All the buses departing from all over Erzurum gather together in the city center. If you want to reach the airport by public transportation from anywhere in Erzurum, you must firstly come to the Station Square. The municipal buses departing from various parts of the city are headed to the city center from east (D1), west (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5), north (K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, K-5, K-6, K-7) and south (G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, G-10, G-11).

If you want to reach the airport from Palandöken Ski Resort, you can get on the bus G-5 which depart hourly and get to the Station Square within an average of forty-five minutes.

Train

The train can also be preferred as an alternative way of reaching the city center from districts. You can spend your time in a comfortable and warm environment in the specially decorated waiting room while waiting for the buses to depart from the Station Square to the airport.

Shuttle Service

There is not a special shuttle service which provides transportation to Erzurum Airport such as HAVAŞ, however, you can easily benefit from the shuttle services arranged by the Public Transportation Directorate of the Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality. You can take advantage of these shuttle services which are arranged based on the hours of flight.

You can find out online information at the website of Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality about the departures of shuttle services according to your flight schedule. The shuttles departing from the Station Square reach Erzurum Airport by passing through the stops at Gez Mahallesi, Hastaneler Caddesi, Kız Meslek Lisesi (Girls’ Vocational School), Municipality, Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality Sports Facilities, Erzurum Technical University and Bus Terminal. The journey to the airport takes about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Rent a car

One of the most practical options to reach Erzurum Airport is to rent a car. There are plenty of car rental companies that you can easily reach whether you are at the airport, in Palandöken, or near the city center. In addition to renting a car from these companies, you can enjoy your journey by demanding VIP services that offer comfortable options such as plasma television and internet access.

Airport Information

Erzurum Airport has both domestic and international terminals. Both domestic and international terminals have restaurants, PTT post offices, sales stands, luggage packing machines, two buffets, the ATMs of the Vakıfbank and the İş Bank and three Rent a Car offices; in addition to these facilities, the international terminal also has a Duty-Free shopping store.

The entrance and exit gates of the terminals and interior decoration have been specially designed to facilitate the accessibility of the disabled passengers.

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. However, in Bishkek the mountains are in the south and the city has a fairly flat topography. Currently the Kyrgyz Railways only operate intercity and long-distance trains. But the railway company continues to work on the city’s infrastructure.

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. If you don’t want to use public transportation within the city you can easily find a taxi. 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 city center from the airport using public transportation then the fastest transportation alternative is the minibus. You can also transfer to a bus or trolleybus from the minibus depending on your destination.

Minibus (Marshrutka)

After you exit the airport you can easily get on the minibuses, also known as marshrutkas, which travel to the city center in a short amount of time. These minibuses also have an extensive 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 operate from the airport. However, after you get on the minibus you can transfer to these vehicles. 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 and are much slower.

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

One of the most comfortable methods of transportation to the city center from the airport is by taxi. 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.