Traveling from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU).
5 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Manas International Airport flight.
Bishkek is three hours ahead of Istanbul. Manas International Airport is located in Bishkek, which runs on the UTC+6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Manas International Airport (FRU), with 21 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to FRU is the 12:45am Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 10:20pm with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to FRU.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from IST.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and FRU is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to FRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from traveling at one of these popular airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Located around 48 kilometers from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU) plane ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Work out whether leaving from SAW works best for your plans.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to FRU are offered by Pegasus.
On the SAW to FRU route, Pegasus is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and FRU include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
You can reach SAW from the center of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to FRU flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU)
Currently, $107 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Manas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $221. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to FRU by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Manas International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to FRU.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU). Visit Bishkek in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Istanbul to FRU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Bishkek, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Manas International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bishkek
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bishkek right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. SAIMALUU TASH Art Gallery, Bishkek Park and Sky Park are essential stops on your Bishkek itinerary.
Explore more of Kyrgyzstan
You've visited Bishkek, now it's time to discover other parts of Kyrgyzstan. Travel about 274 kilometers south-west to Jalal-Abad to tick off its leading attractions. From Jalal-Abad Historical Museum to Mechet' Bilal and Zhenish Seyi Bagy, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Kyrgyzstan, consider Naryn, roughly 225 kilometers south-east of Bishkek. Reise nach Kirgisistan, Mechet' Imeni Abbu Bakasa and Masjid Al-Ikhlas are the start of reasons to visit.