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Pulkovo Airport is an international airport that serves the city of Saint Petersburg. The airport is located about 14 km from the city and is accessible from the city center by taxi, bus, and rental car. Taxis are the most commonly used transportation alternative to get to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient and quick transportation alternative to get to Pulkovo Airport from the city center, especially since traffic in the city is relatively light. Taxis are easily accessible in every part of the city. While taxis are a more expensive option compared to other transportation alternatives, if you’re in a hurry to catch your flight they are the fastest way to get to the airport.

Bus

Another method of transportation to get to the airport is by bus. You can board a bus to the airport from many different parts of the city center and enjoy a convenient ride to the airport. Buses are an affordable and easy transportation alternative.

Rental Car

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the airport, after taxis, is by rental car. You can easily rent a car in the city center and enjoy a relaxing drive to the airport. There are various rental car companies in the city that you can choose from.

Airport Information

Polkovo Airport is an international airport serving the city of Saint Petersburg. The airport operates both domestic and international flights out of one terminal building, offering passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport contains conference halls, ATMs, baby care rooms, postal services, rental car offices, children’s play areas, and more.

Passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink at venues like American Bar & Grill, Burger King, Planeta Sushi, O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Costa Coffee, Puro Gusto, IL Patio, Shokoladnitsa, Ice Bar, Starbucks, Kamchatka, Mc Donald’s and T.G.I. Friday’s.

The airport also contains a variety of stores where passengers can go shopping, including Mono Brand Boutiques, Miledi Aero, Michael Kors, Paper Plane, Walk Through, Atelier, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stopexpress, Books And News, Suncatcher, Burberry, Dufry, Temptation, Travel Star, Hudson News and Zegna.

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.