Bishkek to Ankara (BSZ–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF574
VF Valuair
7M8
8:35 AM
+06
11:10 AM
+03
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Bishkek to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,131 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind 7 1-stop hubs

BSZ–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 2,131 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BSZ–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 7M8 5h35
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BSZ to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BSZ to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
350
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ankara from Bishkek

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric BSZ→ESB ALA→ESB
Distance from BSZ 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of BSZ with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Ankara is 3 hours behind Bishkek.
BSZ: +06 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Bishkek, it's 3:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,131 mi / 3,430 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m.

BSZ–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bishkek to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance2,131 mi / 3,430 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BSZ
IATA / ICAOBSZ / UCFM
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Elevation2,058 ft / 627 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BSZ to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Manas International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,131 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BSZ to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAW, IST, TAS, ALA, AYT, GYD and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 3 hours behind Bishkek.
Nearby alternatives include ALA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BSZ to ESB

Manas International Airport (BSZ) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BSZ to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BSZ to ESB ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,131 miles (3,430 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Almaty (ALA).