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Kyrgyzstan to launch first regular flight connecting Batken and Issyk-Kul

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Asman Airlines will launch a new regular flight route connecting Batken and Issyk-Kul regions in Kyrgyzstan starting July 16, 2026.
  • The flight, operating weekly on Thursdays, will reduce travel time between the two regions to approximately one hour.
  • Tickets for the new route are priced at 6,500 Kyrgyz som for a one-way trip, available through the airline's official website and mobile app.

Kyrgyzstan's domestic air travel is set to expand with the introduction of a new regular flight route by Asman Airlines. Starting July 16, 2026, the airline will connect the Batken region with the popular Issyk-Kul tourist destination via a direct flight, operating weekly on Thursdays.

This new service aims to significantly reduce travel time, making the journey between the southern Batken region and the shores of Issyk-Kul approximately one hour. Previously, this route involved lengthy road travel, making the popular resort area less accessible for many.

The flight offers a more comfortable and efficient way for residents and tourists to reach Issyk-Kul. The one-way ticket price is set at 6,500 Kyrgyz som. Passengers can purchase tickets without additional fees or commissions through the official Asman Airlines website or its mobile application.

Now, residents of the south of the country will need only about an hour to get to the shore of Issyk-Kul.

— Airports of KyrgyzstanDescribing the reduced travel time offered by the new flight.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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