Search Flights from Bishkek to Tomsk

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. Bishkek however is a flat city, so it can offer much more convenient transportation systems. Currently the Kyrgyz Railways only operate inter-city and long-distance trains but they are continuing to develop the city’s infrastructure. There is no train transportation within the city.     

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. In addition to public transportation, taxis are a convenient way to get around the city. 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 airport by using public transportation then you can get on the minibuses that depart from the city center. If you are staying in an area far from the city center you can get on one of the bus, minibus, or trolleybus lines that pass through your location and then transfer to a minibus that goes to the airport.

Minibus (Marshrutka)

These minibuses, which depart from the city center, will take you to a stop that is very close to the airport in a short amount of time. These minibuses have a very large transportation 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 provide direct service to the airport. However, you can still get on a bus or trolleybus and then transfer to a minibus that goes to the airport. 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. The total trip also takes longer than it would take with a minibus. 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

Taxis are among the most convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center. 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.

Bogashevo Airport is around 30 kilometers away from the inside of Tomsk and there are not so many alternatives of transportation vehicles you can use while going to the city center. Whereas your arrival might take up to one hour if you prefer the buses, you can decrease this duration to 20-25 minutes if you choose one of the options of taxis, transfer services or car rental.

Bus

There are local buses providing direct transportation and frequent services between Bogashevo Airport and the city center of Tomsk. These buses leave from the stops right at the exit of the airport terminal and directly go to Tomsk. If your hotel is inside the city, the buses must possibly be passing through that area. You can obtain more detailed information from the bus drivers. The bus numbered 119 is mainly the fastest one among the buses by which you can reach the city center of Tomsk from the airport in almost an hour. The bus 119 only stops at the central points inside Tomsk instead of extending the direction by driving past more than one points.

Taxi

The most convenient way of reaching Tomsk from Bogashevo Airport is doubtlessly to take the taxis working for the airport or the ones which offer private services. If you are looking for a cheaper option, it would be useful for you to make a research on the Uber taxi system. When you come out of the terminal at Bogashevo Airport, you will see a lot of taxis and all of them are in service for 24 hours a day. It is possible for you to reach the city center of Tomsk in approximately 30 minutes with the taxi that you will take from the airport, and the maximum fare they will demand from you will be 500-600 Russian Rubles for this transportation. The most popular taxi company transporting the customers to the city from the airport is Siberia Taxi (+73822205205).

Car Rental

If you research the domestic and foreign car rental companies in the terminal of Bogashevo Airport and make a reservation beforehand, you can rent a car within a few minutes as soon as you land on the airport. After picking up your car, it will take you 25-30 minutes to reach the city center of Tomsk.