Flying from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
4 hours 59 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport.
Bishkek is 3 hours ahead of Istanbul. Manas International Airport is located in Bishkek, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Manas International Airport (FRU) is the most popular route. There are 86 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Pegasus Airlines at 23:30. Opt for the first IST to FRU departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 00:40 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to FRU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport with Avia Traffic Company. This top carrier offers services from IST.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Istanbul to FRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is roughly 48 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a handy hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking to fly out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU) departing from this hub.
Pegasus Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul to FRU leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in one go.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and FRU:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 57 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to FRU? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Getting from Manas International Airport (FRU) to central Bishkek
Manas International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Bishkek. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU)
ر.ق. 279 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Manas International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 604. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to FRU when you book 9 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Manas International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Istanbul to FRU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul to Manas International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Manas International Airport (FRU)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Bishkek, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul to FRU for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bishkek to range from 13ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Manas International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bishkek
Start your Bishkek trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Dom-Muzey Chingiza Aytmatova and Mini-Zoopark Zhivaya Ekzotika are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Bishkek itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at State Philharmonic Hall.
Complete your Bishkek trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Istanbul to Manas International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Bishkek and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.