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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)planeCMB - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    16h 40m
    $262–442

  2. Fly to Osh, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Osh (OSS)planeCMB - OSS
    2. Take the bus from Osh Bus station to Özgönbus
    3. Take the bus from Özgön to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus
    23h 31m
    $552–1,760

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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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 Bandaranaike International 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Osh (OSS), take the taxi to Osh Bus station, take the bus to Özgön, take the bus to Bishkek Avtovokzal, then take the taxi to Bishkek.

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