Turkish AJet kicks off flights to Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek

AJet, the budget airline owned by Turkish Airlines, has begun operating flights from Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan.

The flights, which began on Monday, will operate four times a week on a reciprocal basis, AJet announced on its website.

A ceremony was held at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport before the inaugural flight to Bishkek, attended by AJet General Manager Kerem Sarp, along with other executives from the airline and the airport.

Two pilots in the cockpit of an AJet airplane

Pilots in the cockpit of an AJet aircraft, ready for takeoff on a new route between Istanbul and Bishkek in Istanbul, Türkiye, on March 24, 2025. (Courtesy of AJet)

Following the ceremony, passengers on the first flight were served refreshments onboard.

A flight attendant assisting a passenger aboard an AJet aircraft

A flight attendant serves a passenger on AJet’s inaugural Istanbul–Bishkek flight on March 24, 2025. (Courtesy of AJet)

After a five-hour journey, the plane was welcomed with a ceremony in Bishkek.

March 25, 2025 02:43 PM GMT+03:00