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Kyrgyzstan Travel Tips and Information

Kyrgyzstan Travel Tips and Information

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Official NameRepublic of Kyrgyzstan
Population6 million
CapitalBishkek
Country CodeKG
LanguageKyrgyz, Russian
Country Code (international calls)996

The flight time to Kyrgyzstan is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Kyrgyzstan below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Kyrgyzstan.


Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked central Asian country bordered by Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and China. Most people in Kyrgyzstan are Muslims.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Kyrgyzstan

Travelers to Kyrgyzstan require valid visas. Travelers holding passports from the USA, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Kazakhstan, European Union countries and Uzbekistan do not require any visas for travel to Kyrgyzstan. Travelers who require a visa can obtain them through embassies of Kyrgyzstan located worldwide. A valid passport and a return air ticket is a requirement for entry into Kyrgyzstan. An onward ticket from Kyrgyzstan, instead of a return ticket is also accepted.

Things/Items Allowed into Kyrgyzstan

Non-residents on a return or an outbound ticket to Kyrgyzstan will be required to fill out the customs declaration form upon their entry into Kyrgyzstan. Travelers can import without customs duty 1,000 sticks of individual cigarettes, 1.5 liters of alcohol and 2 liters of wine.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Kyrgyzstan

・Firearms and Ammunition ・Precious Metals

Things/Items Forbidden into Kyrgyzstan

・Obscene Material ・Narcotics

Kyrgyzstan Travel FAQs

What season is best to visit Kyrgyzstan?

Most tourists visit Kyrgyzstan during the months of May through October because it is peak trekking season. The summers can be very hot and dry, while the winters are cold and there is heavy snowfall. Although it can depend on personal preference, we recommend travelers to visit Kyrgyzstan during early summer or early fall for more predictable and temperate climates.

What are some of the highlights of Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country with many different attractions. There are many interesting cities in Kyrgyzstan, such as the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan also has a very interesting culture and stunning natural beauty, therefore visitors can experience everything from shopping to trekking.

Kyrgyzstan - Direct Flights to Major Airports

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Flight Routes to Kyrgyzstan

Direct flights to Kyrgyzstan are available from major cities in the Central Asian region, Russia, Turkey and China. Air Kyrgyzstan is the national carrier of Kyrgyzstan with flights to Russia, Uzbekistan, etc. A number of smaller airports in Kyrgyzstan operate domestic flights. Flying to Kyrgyzstan from other countries requires the purchase of a return ticket. An onward ticket to other destinations from Kyrgyzstan or in the region is also accepted.