Bishkek to Almaty

When you want to get from Bishkek to Almaty, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Flight
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 479.19. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 125.83.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bishkek to Almaty. Your trip will be a total of 441 miles (709 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

The travel time from Bishkek to Almaty can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 21 hours.

The cost of the trip from Bishkek to Almaty varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Air Astana: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 125.83 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 479.19.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bishkek to Almaty:

• Plane tickets - USD 125.82 to USD 479.19;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 71.02 to USD 121.00.

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Flights from Bishkek to Almaty depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Bishkek to Almaty. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 125.82.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

• It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
• Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Bishkek to Almaty

Air Astana, Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bishkek to Almaty. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 71.02.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bishkek to Almaty? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 94% decided to catch a taxi.
• 6% users took a plane.