Exploring Kyrgyzstan | Customs & traditions

Transfer from Manas International Airport to your hotel in Bishkek - Free afternoon in Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek

Transfer from Manas International Airport to your hotel in Bishkek
Car Transfer: Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! Touch down at Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan's main transport hub, and make your way to the arrivals hall. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the center of Bishkek. Estimated travel time: 40 minutes Driving distance: 28km


Free afternoon in Bishkek
Excursion: Enjoy a free afternoon in Bishkek to explore at your leisure. The city is full of green spaces; there are plenty of parks to wander in and cafes to duck into. It is also home to many interesting museums including the Museum of Fine Arts. Downtown is famous for ballet performances and it is often possible to get tickets on the day.

Transfer from Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley - Excursion To Burana Tower - Rafting At Chu River

Day 2: Bishkek - Chon Kemin Valley

Transfer from Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley
Car Transfer: Later in the morning meet your local Kyrgyz guide and driver. They will stay with you until you return back to Bishkek from Tepke on Day-13. Leave the bustle of Bishkek behind and travel across to Kyrgyzstan to the incredible Chon Kemin Valley, a protected region which is home to some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the country. Chon Kemin is a unique natural reserve with beautifully preserved alpine landscape. Steep glaciers are fringed with green coniferous forests and the valley is surrounded on all sides by towering mountain peaks. After the rainy season, the valley blooms with wildflowers which spread as far as the eye can see. Estimated travel time: 3 hours Driving distance: 140 km


Excursion to Burana tower
Excursion: Today stop at Burana Historical Complex. which is located within a large archaeological and architectural complex near Tokmok, 80 km to the east of Bishkek. This is a unique minaret, built in the 11th century in the medieval town Balasagun, the capital of prosperous Karakhanid State. Once near the tower stood a mosque and a minaret which was used to call people to pray. The height of the tower is about 25m, while in the Middle Ages, it was more than 40m. It is assumed that a part of the tower was destroyed by an earthquake in the 15th century. You can climb the stairs to the top of Burana, where you’ll be able to enjoy wonderful view of the surrounding valley. On the east side of the tower there are the remains of mausoleums. Along the perimeter of the museum complex you can find ancient Turkic stone sculptures.


Horse games
Excursion: Horses along with hunting dogs have always played a huge role in the daily life of the Kyrgyz people. They were essential not only in the hunt, but the true helpers in everyday family life. Even today the majority of the rural population in the country follow a semi-nomadic way of life. Today you may see games such as: Ulak Tartysh – enchanting game in which two teams of riders ‘compete’ for the goat carcass. Many are bewitched by the moment when the riders almost droop down and gets 30 kilo carcass while riding. Then the team should drop the carcass to the slope with an improvised ring. Kurosh – one of the most popular types of national sport in Kyrgyzstan. Wrestlers (aged 16 and over) stand in a circle, approach each other and place their hands onto waist area of another wrestler. On a judge’s sign fight begins. It is allowed to use any tactics as long as the hands do not get misplaced or get unattached from the opponents’ waists. The winner will be the wrestler who manages to put down his opponent to the floor on his both shoulder blades. Duration of the fight is 4 minutes for youngsters and 6 minutes for adults. Tiyin Enmey – picking up coin off the ground Overall length of the distance from start to finish is no more than 100 metres. Tyin – the coin is located on a clean smooth surface, marked in white sand or sawdust, 50-60 metres away from the starting line. That is the coin that should be picked up by the participant. The participant will ride up to a starting line and on the judge’s sign, he should ride at not below the gallop pace. In a case where the participant goes into a slow pace or a horse comes into a halt at the moment of reaching out for the coin, the result would not be taken into consideration, neither there will be given a second chance for another round. The competition will be timed from start to finish. If the rider falls off the horse, he should get back on it and get to the finishing line. Otherwise he will be withdrawn from the game. Each participant is allowed 3 rounds. The victory will be awarded to the one who will manage to pick up the coin as many times as possible. At Chabysh - Long-Distance Races Long-distance races are an ancient and widespread sport. Fast and hearty horses capable of enduring long-distance are chosen for the race. Experienced trainers prepare yearlings for a race called «tai chabysh» and one-and-a-half year old foals run in the «kunan chabysh» race. When the animals become three years old they are entered into the competitions proper. Previously «Aht-chabysh» races were held on different occasions, usually in connection with some holiday or commemorative festival. The winner (or its owner) was given some jewelry and cattle as a reward. Horses of various breeds and ages took part in the races. Each trainer had his own methods of preparing the racer for the competition. The distance was 53 versts (1 versta - 1,066 km), later on 100 kilometers. Moreover the riders were quite often boys of 10-13 years of age, sometimes riding without a saddle. According to current rules, only horses three years old and older of any breed are admitted to the races. The riders «minimal age must be not less than 13. The distance ranges from 4 to 50 kilometers.


Rafting on Chon Kemin or Chu river
Excursion: Kyrgyzstan has thousands of glacier-fed rivers and a plethora of beautiful gorges they run though, making river rafting an increasingly desired activity for travelers in Kyrgyzstan. Its adrenaline rush mixed with Kyrgyzstan’s supreme natural beauty make a great vacation package. Rafting tours in Kyrgyzstan are available for both beginner and advanced rafters, so anyone can enjoy going on a river rafting tour in the country. THE CHU RIVER The Chu River is located near Bishkek and is by far the most popular destination for rafting in Kyrgyzstan. Part of the river runs through the Boom Gorge, which is renowned in Central Asia as the perfect spot to try your hand at rafting for the first time. Access to the river is easier and the rapids, more manageable, class 2-4. THE CHON-KEMIN RVIER The Chon-Kemin River is the Chu River’s main tributary. The Chon-Kemin flows for 116km through gorges that produce more challenging 4-5 class rapids. The area around the Chon-Kemin River is a gorgeous setting for rafting with green mountains topped with snowcapped peaks.


Chon Kemin valley & Kalmak Ashu gorge
Excursion: Get to know the highlights of local life with a guided walking tour around the village. Meet local people and hear about their daily household duties - preparing food, tending to their cattle and raising their families. From there, head to the Kalmak Ashu gorge for a hiking tour. It is also possible to undertake this tour on horseback.

Transfer from Chon Kemin valley to Cholpon Ata - Trekking At Conorchek Canyon

Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake

Transfer from Chon Kemin valley to Cholpon Ata
Other Transfer: 2,5-3 hours transfer to the second largest Alpine lake in the world is await for you today. Issyk Kul is the largest region of Kyrgyzstan and its most popular tourist destination. The region is situated around Lake Issyk Kul, the world's second largest alpine lake, after Titicaca, 1600 m above sea level, 170 km long, 70 km wide and 695 m deep. "Issyk Kul" means "hot lake" in Kyrgyz, as it never freezes. The mountains and the marine microclimate produce a wild, unique environment. The mountains surrounding the lake are a shelter for very rare animal species (snow leopard, cutter-loader, wild boar) and plants, such as the Tyan-Shan fir. Impetuous, violent rivers, starting from snow-white glaciers, carry their waters to the lake. In 2001 Issyk-Kul was designated by UNESCO as a Man and Biosphere reserv


Trekking tour to Konorchek Canyon
Excursion: The Konorchek Canyons reside in the Boom Gorge 125km outside of Bishkek. To reach the canyons, you have to walk through a maze of rocks scattered over a dry river bed. In the canyons you’ll see red sandstone columns that go on for miles; it seems never-ending! One particularly fascinating feature in the canyons is a 2.5-3 million year old dormant volcano. If you’re planning to visit the Konorchek Canyons, be prepared for hot, dry summers and cold winters with very little snow.

Cholpon Ata city tour - Visit the open-air Museum of Petroglyphs - Boating On Issyk Kul Lake

Day 4: Cholpon Ata - Issyk Kul Lake

Cholpon Ata city tour
Excursion: Cholpon Ata is a small town located next to Issyk-Kul lake. Issyk-Kul - meaning "hot lake” in Kyrgyz - is the world's second largest Alpine lake (after Titicaca) and is 1609 metres above sea level. The lake is about 180 km long by 70 km wide and 668 metres deep at the deepest point, (the average depth is about 300 metres). The lake never freezes, hence the name, even though it's surrounded by mountains. Issyk-Kul is a special place famous for its warm, sandy beaches, thermal mineral radon springs, alpine meadows, coniferous forests of the park type. All this is beside the enchanting and alluring peaks and glaciers, including many of the highest mountain verticals. Today visit the top sights of Cholpon Ata town: Open Air Petroglyphs Museum, a large collection depicting mostly ibex, carved into large boulders strewn about the valley floor. Regional Historical museum, where you can learn more about History of Kyrgyzstan. Also, you will visit Rukh-Ordo cultural centre - an ethno-religious complex, where there are five temples of five religions: Orthodox, Catholic, Muslim, Buddhism, Judaism. The main idea of the complex is the unity of God and all people of the world.


Visit the open-air Museum of Petroglyphs
Excursion: Many are drawn to the town of Cholpon Ata for the almighty Issyk Kul lake; however, the town itself is home to iconic bastions of Kyrgyzstan history- The open-air museum of Petroglyphs being one of them. Occasionally referred to as the Stone Garden, it covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures. As you amble around, you will trace stone circles, tombs, the remains of a boundary stone wall, balbals and ancient Petroglyphs. Step back into a bygone era, and marvel at inscriptions dating back over 2000 years. The drawings are examples of the Saka-Skythian animal style of art; the figures appear to tame snow leopards during a hunt. A series of interlinking paths connect the stones, and you'll notice their unique positioning; facing southwest and southeast, it is believed they were connected to sun worship and served as astronomical instruments. The Sun (solar) sign, often accompanied by chariots, are drawn on rocks along with images of animals and people, (such as hunters).


Boating on Issyk Kul Lake.
Excursion: Enjoy a boat trip around Issyk Kul lake. Take some time to relax and admire the views of the water around you, dappled with shades of blue and green and clear enough that you can see to the bottom.

Transfer From Cholpon Ata To Karakol - Excursion At Grogorievskoe (Chon Ak Suu) Gorge

Day 5: Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol

Transfer from Cholpon Ata to Karakol.
Other Transfer: Transfer to Karakol town for 2.5 hours. The administrative center of IssykKul region, the town of Karakol is situated at the foot of Terskey Ala-Too mountain range, 12 km from the shore of Lake Issyk Kul and was founded in the 19th century. The town has about 65,000 inhabitants. Karakol is located in a place with a unique climate influenced by the lake and mountains of the Tien Shan. Take a deep breath and feel exceptional comfort and peace. The city is famous for its avenues full of high silver poplars and apple orchards.


Grigorievskoe (Chon Ak Suu) Gorge
Excursion: Grigorievskoe Gorge (Chon Ak Suu) is one of the most famous and beautiful sights of Issyk-Kul Lake. This picturesque place is located 60 km from the town of Cholpon-Ata. Take in the beauty of the mountain slopes covered with red poppies and admire the beautiful Tien-Shan spruce. Horse lovers can ride through the beautiful mountain landscapes. The green mountain slopes covered with beautiful flowers, mountain rivers with crystal clear water and spectacular views wherever you look will leave you with the most unforgettable impression.


Yurt set-up process
Excursion: Take part and see how to built a nomadic dwelling- yurt. The yurt is the traditional dwelling of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia – including the Kyrgyz. They are found from Anatolia to Mongolia and it is not possible to say which of the ancient nomadic tribes originally developed the traditional design. However, it is clearly a very ancient form of dwelling. The yurt is still in use by people throughout the region and plays an important role in the lifestyle of the Kyrgyz “chaban”, (or shepherd), and although styles of architecture and city planning come and go, the yurt remains a stable and lasting link with the past. A skilful master can make a yurt within a month – although it can last, if looked after, for decades. It is erected and stands without using nails. In the past, a khan could measure the number of his subjects by counting the number of “tyutyuns”, (or “smoke” that would rise from each yurt). This word is still used in Kyrgyz villages to count the number of households – even though in most modern villages the people live in houses.

Karakol Sightseeing Tour - Transfer From Karakol To Jyrgalan Valley

Day 6: Karakol - Jyrgalan Valley

Welcome to Karakol
Excursion: Get to know Karakol today, a wonderfully traditional city, which travellers mainly use for the great active excursions on offer in the surrounding areas. Originally a Russian settlement, it has an array of interesting Russian architecture and monuments as well as a few other gems to seek out with some exploration.


Przhevalsky Museum and Memorial
Excursion: Nikolay Mikhailovich Przhevalsky is one of the first Russian Scientist-Geographer who started studying in great detail the geography, flora and fauna of the Central Asian countries. Beginning from 1870, he arranged 4 large expeditions to Mongolia, China and Tibet. Przhevalsky was eventually elected Active Member of the Russian Geographic Society and also a Member of the Russian Academy of Science due to his outstanding achievements and contributions to the exploration of Central Asia. In 1888, he tragically died from typhoid fever on the eve of his fifth expedition to Central Asia; he was buried on the Issyk-Kul lakeside not far from the city of Karakol. The monument to Nikolay Przewalsky, The Memorial Museum of N. M. Przhevalsky, was opened in 1957 in Karakol. The museum has over 8 works of N. M. Przhevalsky published in the period from 1883 to 1947, as well as 30 photocopies and photos. The Memorial Museum also received material from the Geographic Society of the USSR. Today, you can find personal items, documents photos and articles of Przhevalsky there. Not far from the Museum there is the traveller’s tomb and monument.


Visit Dungan Mosque
Excursion: This Dungan (Chinese) Mosque in Karakol was built by a Chinese architect and 20 artisans between 1907 and 1910. It was built entirely of wood, without a single nail. The Dungans first arrived in Karakol as refugees in 1877 and created a small community. The Mosque is set into its own territory and the distinctive decoration (it is painted in bright colors – red, green and yellow – and bears reliefs depicting various types of flora and mythical animals such as dragons and the phoenix) that give it an original character.


Russian Holy Trinity Church
Excursion: The Holy Trinity Church is a fine example of a Russian Orthodox Church, which served as a dance hall under the Soviets, and a school during the Second World War. Built on the site of an earlier church, erected in 1876, the current building was constructed between 1890-1895. During the construction a yurt served as a church for local population. The building consists of wooden walls on a stone foundation, and it is highly decorative. The five onion domes, which used to adorn it, were destroyed in the Soviet period. Inside are a number of icons – including some saved from Svetly Myz, and a copy of one of Saint Troitzy by Andrei Rublev (who lived in the 13th Century). It has now been returned to active service as a church and some reconstruction was begun in 1961. It is now being renovated anew.


Transfer from Karakol to Jyrgalan valley
Car Transfer: Leave Karakol, the main city of the Issyk Kul region, behind and travel northeast across the country. You will drive 60km through pristine alpine scenery as you make your way into the wilderness of the Jyrgalan Valley. Tucked among the mountain ranges of Teskey Ala-Too, Jyrgalan is 2300 metres above sea level and has established itself as a stronghold of natural beauty and untouched scenery. You will pass through several tiny authentic villages surrounded by sharply inclined peaks. Snowmelt Rivers carve their way between jagged peaks and alpine lakes sit calmly amongst undulating pastures. Several old Soviet buildings still stand in the village today including an old coal warehouse and weighing station and a small village named Karabakh. This area is not densely visited by tourists thus many of the things there are kept in their original view without restoration and destruction. People are very friendly and definitely great scenery for photography! Despite the hardships that the remoteness brings, life is very simple and beautiful. Travel time: Approx. 1 hour Driving distance: 60 km

Hiking to Turnaluu-Kol Lake

Day 7: Jyrgalan Valley

Hiking to Turnaluu-Kol Lake
Excursion: An easy-going day hike to the remote alpine lake Turnaluu-Kol (translated as Cranes Lake) through Chaar-Jon Mountain. It's a natural, scenic lake hosting several resident cranes and ducks during summer months. Enjoy a break here to soak in the scenery! The return features views across and down into the Jyrgalan valley. Distance: 13.3 km Max. Elevation: 2,862 m Min. Elevation: 2,205 m Difficulty: Easy

Transfer From Jyrgalan Valley To Jeti Oguz Valley - Visit Jeti Oguz gorge

Day 8: Jeti Oguz Valley

Transfer from Jyrgalan valley to Jeti Oguz gorge
Other Transfer: Transfer from Jyrgalan valley to Jety Oguz gorge through mountainous roads. Estimated travel time: 2 hours


Visit Jeti Oguz gorge
Excursion: Jeti Oguz is located 28 kilometres to the south-west of Karakol. Its name translated from Kyrgyz language means “Seven bulls”. The name is symbolic, because there is a 35 km long wall of seven huge red-brown cliffs resembling furious bulls standing together. In front of the cliffs there are flat mountain slopes, thickly overgrown with grass and pine trees. Romantics may admire the "Broken Heart" rock which is located at the entrance to the gorge.

Transfer from Jeti Oguz Gorge to Kochkor village - Eagle Hunting Show - Yurt Building Show

Day 9: Bokonbaevo - Kochkor

Transfer from Jeti Oguz Gorge to Kochkor village
Other Transfer: Transfer to Kochkor village via Southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. The southern shore is only partially developed with a handful of small pensions and rest homes. This may strike you as strange when you consider that it was the first choice for the location of the early settlements at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. Kyzyl-Suu (formerly Slivkino or Pokrovka) and Bokonbaevo (formerly Koltsovka) were built there and Koi-Sary was one of the first rest homes to be built. There is historical evidence to show that people dwelt on the southern shore a thousand years ago and that the area prospered between the 8th and 12th centuries. Estimated travel time: 4 hours


Eagle hunting show
Excursion: Hunting with golden eagles is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Mongol conquest of Central Asia around the 12th and 13th centuries, when a fine eagle and good horse cost the same price and both lent prestige to their owner. Although the practice is gradually disappearing in this area, hunting with birds (especially with eagles) is still practiced in certain regions of Kyrgyzstan. Visit Burkutchy’s house at Bokonbaev village, a local man who trains eagles at his home. He will tell the story of golden eagles as well as his own story. Afterwards watch the golden eagle hunting show.


Yurt-making process
Excursion: Today explore more about parts of the yurt: "bosogo"- door, which should be erected first; "kerege"- wooden walls; "uuks"- wooden parts of roof and tunduk- wooden ceiling. A skilful master can make a yurt within a month – although it can last, if looked after, for decades. It is erected and stands without using nails.

Transfer from Kochkor to Song Kol Lake

Day 10: Kochkor - Song Kol

Felt craft-making process in Kochkor
Excursion: Visit local felt-making work shop, where a women’s co-operative has been set up making local, traditional handicrafts from wool for sale such as handmade felt carpets (shyrdaks). Visit a home of a local family. Participate in felt making activity together with local experts from the village. Then, enjoy home cooked lunch with the same family.


Transfer from Kochkor to Song Kol Lake
Other Transfer: Transfer to Song Kol Lake through Kalmak Ashuu pass, which sits at 3,447 m above sea level. On the way to the pass you can admire some surprising nature: stone deserts are replaced by endless alpine meadows full of beautiful flowers such as edelweiss. PLEASE NOTE: the road through the pass is open only in summer and autumn (from June to October) - in other times it is impassable due to heavy snow. Estimated travel time: 2-3 hours

Transfer from Song Kol Lake to Tash Rabat - Tash Rabat caravansarai

Day 11: Tash Rabat

Transfer from Song Kol Lake to Tash Rabat
Car Transfer: Estimated travel time: 5 hours Driving distance: 245 km


Tash Rabat caravansarai
Excursion: Ancient caravansarai Tash-Rabat is the brightest unique monument of Kyrgyzstan history. It is located 3,500 m above the sea level in the picturesque place surrounded by the mountains of the At-Bashin ridge. According to one assumption Tash-Rabat was constructed in the 9th – 11th centuries and was a monastery. Four centuries later during the epoch of active trade on the Silk Road Tash-Rabat lost its cult value and became the caravansarai, i.e. an inn for numerous foreign merchants on the Silk Road. From there caravans went to Kashgar and Fergana valley. Tash-Rabat was constructed on artificial platform, on the mountain and is a rectangular building with the sides accurately pointing to 4 corners of the earth. The front side with the portal looks to the East. On around the outer side round the pillars of gate-doors there are stone benches. The big corridor and the hall floors are paved with flat stones; in other premises and corridors the floors are not paved.

Transfer from Tash Rabat to Naryn - Visit Eki Naryn

Day 12: Naryn

Transfer from Tash Rabat to Naryn
Other Transfer: Driver will meet you near the yurt camp and take you to Naryn town. Estimated travel time: 2-2.5 hours


Eki Naryn
Excursion: The name of the valley Eki Naryn translated from Kyrgyz language means "Two Naryn." It is located in a place, 44 km from the town of Naryn, where merge large and small tributaries of the most powerful river Naryn. The valley is situated at the altitude of over 2000 m. There formed the national park, where grow tall pine forests, live bears, wild boar, mountain goats and snow leopards. Near the valley there is a settlement which is also called Eki-Naryn. Easy walking to the National Park.

Visit National Park Salkyn Tor - Transfer from Naryn to Kochkor

Day 13: Naryn - Kochkor

Visit National Park Salkyn-Tor
Excursion: National park Salkyn-Tor is located on the territory of Naryn region and occupies area of 10448 hectares. The amazing beauty of the nature in these places will not leave someone indifferent. Animals, birds, insects and animals that are listed in Red Book of Kyrgyzstan inhabit the territory of national park. Main goal of establishing this national park is conservation the number of maral. Salkyn-Tor allows lovers of cultural-cognitive tourism to plunge into the life of Kyrgyz people and enjoy the wild and beautiful landscapes of Naryn region.


Transfer from Naryn to Kochkor
Other Transfer: Transfer from Naryn town to Kochkor village for 2 hours.

Transfer from Kochkor to Bishkek - Free afternoon in Bishkek

Day 14: Bishkek

Transfer from Kochkor to Bishkek
Other Transfer: Transfer from Kochkor to Bishkek. Your way will pass through Orto-Tokoy water reservoir. Orto-Tokoy reservoir is considered to be the first water reservoir in Kyrgyzstan. It was created in 1956. It is located on the Chu River, beyond the village Kochkor. Its length is about 18 km and the volume is more than 4700 million cubic meters. The main function of the reservoir is irrigation of agricultural land of Chuy region and Southern Kazakhstan. The water surface impresses with its vast expanse and serenity. In different places the water changes its color: soft blue, emerald green or almost black. The rim of gray-brown mountains surrounding Orto-Tokoy water reservoir makes the scenery amazing.


Visit Ala Archa National Park
Excursion: National Park Ala-Archa is situated 41 km to the south of Bishkek, at the altitude of 1600-4800 m, and occupies an area of ​​over 2,200 hectares. The park's name in translated from Kyrgyz as "the Speckled Juniper (Archa)", in honor of a plant which can be seen here at every turn. Ala-Archa is a wonderful place to have a picnic on a river bank and enjoy the surrounding view. Beautiful landscapes of the foothill steppes and mountain forests will help you to get an unforgettable aesthetic pleasure. There are also numerous mountain trails for hikers and a special base camp for climbers. Today you'll have 3-5 hours hiking tour to the waterfall and enjoy all the beauty of Ala Archa Park with its peaks, glaciers, river and fresh air.


Folklore concert
Excursion: Several elements of Kyrgyz culture are included in folk shows revolving around artistic storytelling. Since Kyrgyzstan passed down its history, stories, and legends orally all throughout the centuries, it’s a practice kept alive to this day. MANASCHI At a folklore show you’ll witness skilled storytellers (manaschi) recite portions of the epic of Manas, an epic poem about the legendary hero Manas who united the 40 tribes of Kyrgyzstan. Of course you won’t hear the whole epic recited; it is 20 times longer than Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey put together! However, some men have indeed committed the entire epic to memory and can recite it from beginning to end. KOMUZ PLAYERS You’ll also hear concerts given by Kyrgyz musicians playing the Kyrgyz national instrument, the komuz. The komuz is a 3-stringed instrument played in much the same position as a guitar. It’s made from a single piece of wood, usually apricot or juniper, with different tunings depending on the style of song. In many popular tunings, the middle string is tuned to the highest pitch. Musicians show their talent on the komuz by playing it in different positions (upside down, over the shoulder, etc.). The komuz can be played standalone, accompanied by voice, or as part of a group.

Transfer From Your Hotel In Bishkek To Manas International Airport - International Departure Flight

Day 15:

Evening flight from Bishkek to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Car Transfer: Your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the airport for your departure flight. Estimated transfer time: 40 minutes (traffic dependant). Evening flight from Bishkek to Tashkent on Thursday by Uzbekistan Airways HY-780 departing at 18.40pm arriving at 19.00pm. Upon arrival to Tashkent Airport meet your driver, transfer to hotel.