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Bishkek

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek City's business center

42.87° N
74.59° E

Country / area: Kyrgyzstan
Time zone identifier: Asia/Bishkek
Currency reference: KGS
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Bishkek / Airports

Manas Airport to Bishkek: Marshrutka 380 or Taxi

Manas airport (FRU) is 23 km from Bishkek. The operator lists marshrutka 380 at 60 som, 06:30 to 20:00, and taxis at 550 to 650 som. Here is how to choose.

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Bishkek / Transportation

Renting a Car in Kyrgyzstan: Fines, Permits and Passes

Driving a rental car from Bishkek: licence and IDP rules, speeding fines in som and the 70% early-payment discount, border-zone permits, and what mountain roads demand.

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