Manas International Airport in Bishkek is Kyrgyzstan’s primary gateway; the state holding Airports of Kyrgyzstan manages the country’s entire airport network. On 7 July 2026 a TezJet MD-83 suffered a left main gear collapse during its takeoff roll for Osh, and the airport temporarily suspended operations. Kyrgyz aviation authorities then revoked TezJet’s air operator certificate.
Two Kyrgyz carriers replaced TezJet on international routes: SkyFru launched Moscow Domodedovo flights on 5 August, and Aero Nomad started Bishkek–Tashkent service on 23 August. In July Air China launched Beijing–Bishkek flights. According to Airports of Kyrgyzstan, Qanot Sharq will start charters to Phuket on 17 November 2026, and SCAT will fly charters to Sanya from early December.
Key facts
- 7 October 2026 — Airports of Kyrgyzstan said Qanot Sharq will fly Bishkek–Phuket twice a week from 17 November 2026 and SCAT will start charters to Sanya in early December; neither airline has announced the flights itself. Charters to Phuket and Sanya
- 24 August 2026 — Aero Nomad launched twice-weekly Airbus A320 flights between Bishkek and Tashkent on 23 August. Aero Nomad to Tashkent
- 6 August 2026 — SkyFru began flights to Moscow Domodedovo on 5 August, three times a week with Boeing 737-300s. SkyFru replaces TezJet
- 18 July 2026 — Air China launched Beijing–Bishkek flights three times a week with Airbus A321s, becoming the second operator on the route. Air China enters Kyrgyzstan
- 10 July 2026 — Kyrgyzstan’s aviation authorities revoked TezJet’s air operator certificate after an unscheduled audit. TezJet licence revoked
- 7 July 2026 — The left main landing gear of TezJet MD-83 EX-80003 collapsed during the takeoff roll of flight K9117 to Osh, and the airport suspended operations. MD-83 gear collapse
- 1 July 2026 — After a one-year hiatus, Air Arabia is set to resume Sharjah–Bishkek flights on 3 July. Air Arabia returns
- 27 May 2026 — Asman Oil Company commissioned a refueling complex with 8,000 cubic meters of tank capacity at Manas. New refueling complex
Chinese airlines in Bishkek
- As of July 2026, Beijing–Bishkek is served by China Southern, six times a week via Daxing, and Air China, three times a week. Two carriers from Beijing
- China Southern operated its first Guangzhou–Bishkek flight on 29 March 2026; regular service is planned twice weekly with Boeing 737s. Guangzhou route launch
- As of July 2026, China Southern also flies Urumqi–Bishkek and Loong Air serves Chengdu–Bishkek; Airports of Kyrgyzstan and China Eastern are discussing a Shanghai–Bishkek service. Shanghai route talks
