Popular Airport | Manas Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2404 Km |
Cheapest Volgograd to Bishkek Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Volgograd City Center
Volgograd Intl. Airport
It is possible to get to the Volgograd International Airport by taxi easily from the city center. If you have rented a car for your sightseeing, you can deliver your car at the airport. If you want to keep your transportation cost at a minimum level, it is possible to get to the airport by bus or marşrutka. However, if your suitcase is large or many, you should not choose marşrutka. More than hundred hotels in the city on the other hand offer an airport shuttle services. You can also benefit from this service if it is compatible with your budget.
Taxi
You can find a taxi at the city center any time. It is possible to get to the airport in less than half an hour by taxi. It is advised you to be careful about the fares. Make sure that the taximeter device is turned on at the taxi you take.
Car Rental
You can see several car rental companies in the city center. You can reach Volgograd International Airport in 25-30 minutes on average by driving in the northwest direction with the car you rented via Aviatorov Street and following the airport signs.
Hotel Shuttle
Most of the hotels in Volgograd offer an airport shuttle service to their customers based on a fee. You can easily get to the airport with these shuttles by booking in advance. Do not forget to ask about the fares in advance, as a higher fare compared to taxis is asked for.
Bus and Marşrutka
You can get to the airport by taking the bus or marşrutka number 6 departing from Komsomoslkaya Street in the city center. The vehicles depart every 5-10 minutes and the fare is 17 Rub. However, you would be asked a separate fare for your suitcases.
Airport Information
Volgograd International Airport, located 15 kilometers northwest of the city center of Volgograd, was constructed in 1997 instead of an old airport named Gumrak Airport which belonged to the army.
The airport hosts one café and two bars. Especially there are shops where you can buy souvenirs and local products. There is free Wi-Fi access in the entire airport. You can find all basic services at the Volgograd International Airport such as pharmacy, baggage packing, exchange office, ATM, and bank offices. There is also a hotel within the airport complex.
Transportation to Bishkek City Center from Airport
Manas Intl. Airport
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.
