Search Flights from Fergana to Bishkek

It’s really easy to get from the city center to Fergana Airport by taking the bus or minibus. You can also take a taxi or rent a car. Another option is to use a shuttle service that’s provided by your hotel. It takes an average of 8-10 minutes to get to Fergana Airport from the inner city.

Bus and Minibus

To use the bus or the minibus to get to Fergana Airport you need to purchase a ticket from one of the kiosks and wait at designation stops. You should take the bus line 3 or 4 from the city center. These buses run along M Kasimov and one of their first stops is by the market at Fergana city center. You can also take the minibus line 22 that leave for Fergana Airport frequently from the city center.

Taxi

You can reach Fergana Airport in 6-7 minutes for a fee of only 150-180 Russian Rubles by taxi. Taxis are quite common in the city so you can find one to take you to the airport from almost any location in the city center.

Rent a car

Renting a car for a few hours is more difficult than day based renting. It might be a good idea to rent the car a day or few days before your flight and also use it to explore the area before making your way to the airport and dropping off the rental car. There are plenty of agencies to choose cars from in the city center.

Airport Information

Fergana Airport was constructed in 1938 and serves as one of the most touristic cities in Uzbekistan. Fergana Airport is just 5 km south of Fergana city center, and has plenty of amenities to keep you occupied while you wait for your flight such as different shops, markets, souvenir shops, VIP lounges, cafes and restaurants.

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.