Flying from Melbourne to Manas International Airport (FRU): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Manas International Airport (FRU) taking off from here.
Manas International Airport is located in Bishkek. The city runs on the UTC+6 timezone and is five hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to FRU.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to FRU even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Manas International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to FRU flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Manas International Airport (FRU)
Rs138,641 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Manas International Airport. Return flights start at Rs294,149. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to FRU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Manas International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Melbourne to FRU.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Manas International Airport (FRU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Manas International Airport (FRU), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Bishkek based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bishkek is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to FRU flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Manas International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 5ºC.
More about Bishkek
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Manas International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bishkek:
Your trip to Bishkek should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include SAIMALUU TASH Art Gallery, Bishkek Park and Sky Park.
Explore more of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kyrgyzstan waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south-west of Bishkek, a trip to Jalal-Abad will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Jalal-Abad Historical Museum, Mechet' Bilal and Zhenish Seyi Bagy.
Around 225 kilometres south-east of Bishkek, Naryn is another favourite stop in Kyrgyzstan. Experience major highlights starting with Reise nach Kirgisistan, Mechet' Imeni Abbu Bakasa and Masjid Al-Ikhlas.
