Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Manas International Airport (FRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport is 5 hours 2 minutes. Bishkek's timezone is UTC+6, making Bishkek 3 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport start from 05:30 — the first with Pegasus. The last flight of the day is the 23:30 service with Pegasus. Overall, there are 24 weekly services between SAW and FRU.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to check out the sights in Bishkek — plus maybe even more of Kyrgyzstan if you have time.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and FRU:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Antalya Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements often change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from SAW to FRU, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Manas International Airport (FRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport is ج.م. 4,200. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 8,329. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from SAW to FRU.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SAW to FRU. You don't need to check every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Manas International Airport (FRU) to central Bishkek
Manas International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Bishkek. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Manas International Airport (FRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bishkek based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Manas International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bishkek, with temperatures ranging from 13 ºC to 34 ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to FRU in January. Temperatures average between -12 ºC and 5 ºC then.
More about Bishkek
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Bishkek right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from SAW to FRU:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Dom-Muzey Chingiza Aytmatova, Mini-Zoopark Zhivaya Ekzotika and State Philharmonic Hall are highlights which should be on any well-planned Bishkek itinerary.
Complete your Bishkek trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Manas International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Bishkek.