Cholpon-Ata → Manas airport transfer
From any hotel or resort on the north shore of Issyk-Kul straight to Manas airport (FRU), without changing in Bishkek: about 4 hours and 275 km. We plan the pickup from your flight time with a buffer for the Boom gorge and the Bishkek bypass.
- Distance275 km
- Drive time4 h
- Pricefrom $180
Cholpon-Ata → Manas airport: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry or similar | $180 ≈ 15,800 som | $90 | $60 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Starex / Delica | $235 ≈ 20,600 som | $118 | $78 | $59 | $39 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Land Cruiser / Prado / UAZ | $270 ≈ 23,600 som | $135 | $90 | $68 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $360 ≈ 31,500 som | $180 | $120 | $90 | $60 |
night 23:00–06:00 +$20 · English-speaking driver +$20–25 · Premium SUV (Land Cruiser 300 / Lexus LX, English-speaking driver) $435 · return — at the reverse-route price. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Along the north shore to Balykchy, through the Boom gorge and past Tokmok, then the Bishkek bypass to the airport road.
Good to know
- For an international flight we leave Cholpon-Ata 7 hours before departure — 4 hours of road, a buffer for the Boom gorge and 3 hours at the airport.
- Night pickups between 23:00 and 06:00 are +$20.
- Resorts outside town (Bosteri, Chok-Tal, Sary-Oi) are included at the same price.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, tolls
- Meet & greet with name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Pay online by Visa / Mastercard — or pay the driver
Cholpon-Ata → Manas airport: questions
How long from Cholpon-Ata to Manas airport?
About 4 hours without stops; in July–August weekend traffic allow 4.5.
How much is it?
Sedan $180, minivan $235, 4x4 $270 per car.
Can we stop at Burana tower on the way?
Yes, a short stop on the way is included (up to 1 hour in total) if your flight time allows.