Bishkek (BSZ) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Bishkek (BSZ) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 2,296 miles (3,695 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Baku and Osh and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BSZ to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance

- PegasusNot in an alliance

BSZ to SAW with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way



- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2


- Via Osh (OSS)Avia Traffic Company, then PegasusYK

- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana, then Pegasus


- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way



- Via Astana (NQZ)Qazaq Air, then Pegasus and AJetIQ


- Via Moscow (VKO)Aero Nomad Airlines, then Pegasus and AJetKA


- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way



- Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way




- Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Ural Airlines and Avia Traffic Company, then Pegasus and AJetU6YK


BSZ to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BSZ to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Bishkek (BSZ) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Bishkek from Istanbul by plane?
Bishkek (BSZ) and Istanbul (SAW) are 2,296 miles (3,695 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BSZ to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BSZ to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Bishkek and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Baku (GYD), Osh (OSS), Almaty (ALA) and Antalya (AYT). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.