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Which side of the plane to sit from Manas International Airport (Bishkek) to Osh Airport (Osh)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer world-class mountain scenery, the Right Side provides a stunning bird's-eye view of the turquoise Toktogul Reservoir and the dramatic Naryn River canyons.

Right Side Highlights
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Toktogul Reservoir

The largest reservoir in Kyrgyzstan, featuring strikingly blue water surrounded by arid, mountainous terrain.

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M41 Pamir Highway

Spot segments of the legendary highway as it winds through precarious mountain passes and narrow river valleys.

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Naryn River Canyons

Dramatic, colorful rock formations and deep gorges carved by the Naryn River as it flows toward the Toktogul dam.

Sit toward the middle or rear to avoid the wing obstructing the view of the Toktogul Reservoir. In winter, the contrast between the frozen blue water and the white peaks is exceptionally photogenic.

Left Side Highlights
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Ala-Archa Glaciers

Immediate views of the jagged peaks and permanent glaciers of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range shortly after takeoff from Bishkek.

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Suusamyr Valley

A high-altitude alpine plateau located between the Kyrgyz Ala-Too and Suusamyr-Too ranges, famous for its summer pastures.

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Fergana Range

Continuous vistas of razor-sharp, snow-covered ridges that separate the inner Tian Shan from the Fergana Valley.

Choose a morning flight for the best front-lighting on the glaciers. As you descend into Osh, look for the sprawling agricultural fields of the Fergana Valley meeting the base of the mountains.

Top Activities in Osh
Route Information

Distance: 306 km (190 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 31 min

Departure: FRU (43.0612983704, 74.4776000977)

Arrival: OSS (40.6090011597, 72.793296814)

Route Type: Domestic

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