Osh Airport serves Osh, the second city of Kyrgyzstan in the country's south, a historic stop on the Silk Road, approximately 5 km from the city center.
It is the most convenient access point to the country's southern region, including the famous Mount Sulaiman-Too, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get to Osh Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to OSS
Parking near Osh Airport
The official parking is located right in front of the terminal.
The cost is in line with what one would expect in this area.
How to get to Osh from OSS
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Car rental at Osh Airport
Available car rental companies are limited; check availability in advance.
Bring a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Osh Airport
Osh city centre
About 10 km and 15-25 minutes by taxi from the airport; alternatively, minibuses 107 and 142 take about 25 minutes, running every 10 minutes from 7:00 to 19:00.
Best for: Travellers visiting the Jayma Bazaar, the sacred mountain of Sulaiman-Too and the rest of the old town on foot or with short taxi rides.
- The only part of town with lodging better than a plain guesthouse
- A few minutes from the Jayma Bazaar, one of the largest historic markets in Central Asia, and from Mount Sulaiman-Too
- No international chains: even the best hotels are small, independent properties
- Beyond these addresses, the choice quickly drops to very basic guesthouses and hostels
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Orto Asia On Razakova Avenue, a 5-minute drive from the Jayma Bazaar; spa, a round-the-clock gym and one of the city's few 4-star properties. View availability
- Level hotel Osh On Shota Rustaveli Street, with a garden and terrace; reviews particularly mention the breakfast, among the best reported in the city. View availability
- Jannat Resort Osh In the historic district, about a 15-minute walk from the Second World War memorial and the Lenin statue; indoor pool, sauna and well-kept gardens, rare by the city's standards. View availability
- Ethno boutique Hotel Osh On Isanova Street, in the southern part of the city about a 10-minute drive from the centre; just 8 rooms with a garden, bar and shared kitchen, designed for a more intimate stay than the bigger properties. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, consistent with the airport's role as the country's second major hub.
Arriving 2 hours early is the recommended standard for flights.
Map of Osh Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Sulaiman-Too Mountain?
A sacred UNESCO World Heritage site that overlooks the city of Osh, a place of pilgrimage for centuries and a viewpoint over the Fergana Valley; it can be reached on foot from the city centre.
Q. What is the Jayma Bazaar in Osh?
One of the oldest markets in Central Asia, operating for over 2,000 years along the ancient Silk Road, still the beating heart of the city's commercial life today.
Q. Is a visa needed for Kyrgyzstan when arriving in Osh?
No, citizens of the EU, the UK, the United States and many other nationalities can enter visa-free for tourist stays of up to 60 days: the same rules apply at any entry point to the country, including Osh airport.
Q. Is Osh connected to Bishkek by air?
Yes, with regular domestic flights; the overland connection between the two cities, by contrast, takes several hours through the mountains.
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