Everything is there for convenience. I really liked that you can look at airplanes through the windows. I passed the inspection and registration quickly, no one found fault. The staff is polite and always answered and prompted on the case.
It's a good airport, small, which is very nice. Clean, the staff is polite.
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Влада Зуева
Level 3 Local Expert
November 4, 2024
A long story about how a well-coordinated network of border guards, taxi drivers and currency exchanges breeds gullible girls for money:
We flew together with a friend in transit to Almaty with Russian passports, without foreign countries, with them you can get to Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan.
We arrived in Bishkek, we pass through passport control. I approach first, the customs officer asked about the purpose and timing of the trip, I answer "transit to Almaty for the muses. the festival". And a couple more standard questions.
I wished you a safe journey and let you go. A friend came in next, he asks her the same questions and at the end "why didn't we fly straight to Almaty?". My friend replied that it was expensive, we decided to save money and take the bus from here. Then the customs officer says, "you know they won't let you through at the border, right?"
I'm standing waiting for her, so I can hear everything.
Us: What?
T: you will not be allowed through the second border, because you have already passed one border per day with an internal passport
Us: What?
T: If you take the bus, then 98% that you will stay in Kyrgyzstan
We: well, then what should we do?
T: take a taxi from the airport to the border, walk through it and then maybe they will miss it
We are: shocked.
We go out into the general area of the airport, taxi drivers who aggressively offer their services immediately rush at us, surround us from all sides, try to touch us. They swear at the refusal. The panic has already been twisted for x two.
We planned to exchange money for local currency in the city at the normal exchange rate, but immediately ran to the airport's exchange office to immediately leave by taxi. We change money at an unrealistically unfavorable rate, losing a lot of rubles, all this time aggressive taxi drivers are actively circling around us.
Meanwhile, we are trying to call a taxi. Uber did not work at all, Yandex taxi showed that the order was temporarily unavailable.
Panic is twisted on x three.
And then a kind-hearted uncle appears out of nowhere, disperses taxi drivers with the words "girls, can I help you figure out how to call a taxi?"
We agreed, he called several Kyrgyz taxi phone numbers, some applications, we don't understand anything, consciousness is in a fog. Then he says, "well, in general, if you don't mind, I can take you to the border."
We agreed, there were no other options in my head at all, only the fear of staying here and involuntary gratitude to this man for having dispersed the taxi drivers and talking to us normally.
He calls the price: 2000 som (a little more than 2000 rubles), we agree, at that moment it was already a matter of indifference, the main thing is to find out quickly whether we are passing through or staying here and thinking over a further plan.
As a result, already in the car, he asks for another 800 som to take us along a bad but fast road, without traffic jams, etc.
We agree.
He doesn't close his mouth the whole way, as if he's talking through his teeth.
At the moment, rational thinking returns to me when I see that the road is not as bad as the taxi driver described.
"Did the customs officer cheat us?"
All the time before, this thought had not occurred to me, because this is a government employee and I have not read about such precedents.
Plus, everything worked out so perfectly with this taxi driver that it was alarming. And it is unclear why they let me go, and only the customs officer told his girlfriend that they would not let me through.
As a result, we reached the border, gave him 3,000 som, and ran to the border. With shaking hands, we pass it, they quickly pass it without any special questions.
We are very happy, but then we have questions.
I approach the border guards and describe the situation.
They tell us that you can go with a Russian passport at least ten times back and forth across both borders.
Two emotions are easily read on their faces: pity and ridicule.
At this moment, I finally finally understand that we have been fooled like little children.
We take a cheap taxi to Almaty, which costs about 500 rubles.
We drove to Almaty for 4 hours, and from Bishkek to the border - 40 minutes in 3k…
The sad result: thanks to the customs officer, we were taken to a currency exchange with the loss of a huge amount of rubles and a taxi for x10 price.
Maybe this story will at least help someone not to be deceived!
A modern and comfortable airport. Sparsely populated. All checks were carried out quickly without delay. The only thing that confused me was when everyone was forced to take off their shoes, even those who were in slippers. Oh well... There are dooty fries
An ordinary airport, nothing unusual. It does not reach Moscow airports, and it would be stupid to compare. It is quite comfortable, there are a lot of places to sit, there are also a lot of outlets for charging.
A bunch of obsessive taxi drivers, you don't have time to leave the arrival area and at the exit from the airport they stick around. Leaving the parking lot is ill-considered
A beautiful and spacious airport room. The interior is clean and cozy, the air conditioners are working, it's nice to expect a landing. Friendly service. I would like more information boards. But in general, I recommend an excellent airport to everyone!
It's a very simple airport compared to other cities.
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limelen888
Level 10 Local Expert
June 25, 2024
The airport has changed a lot, a lot has become better, the staff service is on top, they will help and prompt.
When leaving the airport, you can see a sea of green spaces.
The airport of Manas has all the amenities of a good place, the most important thing is cleanliness, the airport staff only has one minus, it is the search for luggage, the rest liked everything
The cafe is a departure lounge , they sell old food, if the flight is still delayed, a pregnant woman remains either to poison herself with spoiled food or to eat dry food, and you can't even ask for drinks to be thrown away with her food
To the Manas administration, please pay attention to the expiration dates in the cafe where the departure lounge is, for how many days they have food and pastries in the refrigerator, although 24 hours is not less than the storage of ready-made food
I didn't like the airport at all. There are very few check-in counters. It is impossible to log in with an electronic registration. A creepy business room with plastic dishes and there is almost nothing to eat: no coffee machine, no hot dishes
The airport is normal.
The passage of border control on biometric passports has appeared .. It's faster.
The toilets are fine.
There is a smoking room in the "clean" area.
A few Dutch fries.
Russians can pay using the Mir card
How annoying are taxi drivers at the exit with their obsession.
A good airport, a lot is done annually, cleanliness, a certain order is available. In my opinion, there is one common problem, this is the parking lot. Many things leave much to be desired here. Firstly, places are limited, secondly, there is no dispatcher who would keep order. There are not enough trolleys for passengers. Cleanliness is also lame, etc.
A good airport, very decent and looks great for Kyrgyzstan and the city of Bishkek. Security there is at the highest level, as the inspection of the idea is more thorough than at any airport.
It's not a bad airport. It doesn't look like an international one, but in general everything is there. The entourage of Central Asia is making itself felt. The waiting room is quite comfortable, but there is some confusion with the boarding gates
A small, but very convenient and cultural airport. There are many check-in and passport control desks, convenient access and large Parking. There is a place to drink coffee and have a snack. Luggage is given out fairly quickly.
I was recently in Kyrgyzstan. I liked everything; the food is very tasty, sooo healthy, natural. The relations of Kyrgyzstanis are pleasant, kind, responsive, they do not expect anything from you, they just want to help with something, to make useful, pleasant for everyone. Nature; the mountains are high, beautiful, the vegetation is rich in medicinal, fragrant, beautiful plants. Lake Issyk-Kul is simply beyond words, it is a pearl for health
Honestly, the airport is not very good, it has already been put in order a little..but they could have done better. This is the place that tourists see first! The windows are dirty... they throw suitcases on the tape, I flew there this year..and my suitcase was smashed there...
A very old building and few facilities in the waiting area. There is nowhere to eat, in those establishments that there are cold and tasteless food, there are only 2-3 tables that are not cleaned. There are no shops either, the only thing is Duty Free, nothing else
A generally good airport, friendly staff, prompt, explain. If you have a passport with biometrics, you need to go to the extreme right on arrival to pass the border guards. It's much faster this way.
A good airport: you pass through customs control without problems, it is spacious, the staff tries to be extremely polite, an excellent Duty Free zone.
A comfortable airport. Check-in is fast, airport navigation is clear. There is a cafe, you will not stay hungry. Rubles are calmly accepted, the rate is 1 to 1. In the sterile area there is a smoking room, sockets for charging the phone, and everything you need.
The airport is excellent, the work is going smoothly. They inspect it carefully. If necessary , they will help with luggage or with a stroller ( move , lift , or unfold the stroller ) . It's all clear! Especially good impressions were left from the room for mother and child. There are two spacious rooms. The toilet is spacious , there is a washing machine . Inside the back room there are 3 beds and 2 cots. You can lie down quietly , change clothes and feed the child . And there is a sofa in the entrance hall . Thanks to the staff and superiors!
There is no luggage storage, there is no hotel in the nearest 3 kilometers either. Where to expect a flight is not clear at all, how can a homeless person sleep on chairs?! As much as possible not for people.
Upon arrival, they quickly passed the border. Control. The luggage was also quickly received. We flew away - no problems either, we quickly passed all the control
I liked the availability of free seats, good ventilation, the restaurant and friendly staff.I had to stand at the check-in a little bit due to the fact that the requirements for local residents are high when flying to the UAE.