Manas International Airport
Manas International Airport is the main air gateway for Bishkek and one of Kyrgyzstan’s most important transport hubs, linking the capital with regional and international routes. Classified as a large airport, it serves travelers arriving for business, mountain holidays, and overland journeys across Central Asia. The airport operates on Asia/Bishkek time, so it is worth checking local time on arrival if you are connecting onward by hotel transfer, taxi, or domestic transport.
About Manas International Airport
Manas International Airport is the main air gateway for Bishkek and one of Kyrgyzstan’s most important transport hubs, linking the capital with regional and international routes. Classified as a large airport, it serves travelers arriving for business, mountain holidays, and overland journeys across Central Asia. The airport operates on Asia/Bishkek time, so it is worth checking local time on arrival if you are connecting onward by hotel transfer, taxi, or domestic transport.
Overview
Manas International Airport is the main air gateway for Bishkek and one of Kyrgyzstan’s most important transport hubs, linking the capital with regional and international routes. Classified as a large airport, it serves travelers arriving for business, mountain holidays, and overland journeys across Central Asia. The airport operates on Asia/Bishkek time, so it is worth checking local time on arrival if you are connecting onward by hotel transfer, taxi, or domestic transport.
Quick facts
- Official name: Manas International Airport
- City served: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Airport codes: BSZ (IATA), UCFM (ICAO)
- Elevation: 2058 ft / 627 m above sea level
- Runway: 07/25, 13780 ft, concrete, lighted
- Airport type: large airport
Airfield and operations
For travelers, the runway details give a useful sense of the airport’s capabilities: Manas International Airport has a single long, lighted concrete runway, 07/25, measuring 13780 feet, which supports a wide range of aircraft operations in varying conditions. Its elevation of 2058 feet above sea level is moderate, but still part of the broader highland geography that shapes travel in Kyrgyzstan, especially for visitors continuing into the mountains or planning seasonal trips.
Why it matters for visitors
Because Bishkek is the country’s main entry point, this airport is often the practical starting point for exploring both the capital and the wider landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. Many visitors use it as their first stop before heading into the city, onward to alpine regions, or across the surrounding Central Asian corridor. Knowing the airport code, local time zone, and basic airfield profile can make booking, meeting transfers, and checking flight information much simpler.
Routes
Top routes from BSZ
No routes tracked from BSZ yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Kyrgyzstan
FAQ
Manas International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Manas International Airport is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Asia), at coordinates 43.050°, 74.470°.
- Its IATA code is BSZ and its ICAO code is UAFM.
- Manas International Airport serves Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Manas International Airport operates on Asia/Bishkek local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Manas International Airport sits at latitude 43.050° and longitude 74.470°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BSZ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BSZ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BSZ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 3 other airports in Kyrgyzstan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.