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How to get fromColombo to Bishkekby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Bishkek by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane CMB - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    16h 40m
    $385–994

  2. Fly to Tashkent International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)plane plane CMB - TAS
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus
    20h 43m
    $400–567

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,321.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 40m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bishkek. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tashkent International Airport (TAS), walk to Ajeroport-2, take the line 94 bus to Metro Mirzo Ulugbek, walk to Mirzo Ulugbek, take the line 1 subway to Olmazor, walk to Tashkent bus station, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek.

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