Bishkek Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (36/100)
Is Bishkek safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Bishkek scores 36/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Kyrgyzstan Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 10 Feb 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 22)
Transport safety (score 40)
September 27, 2026
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 36 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 40/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 22/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Kyrgyzstan travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Bishkek currently sits at 36/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Bishkek is transport safety (40/100), and the lowest is government advisory (22/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (44/100) and health and medical access (44/100).
A score of 36 is higher than the scores of 44% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Bishkek currently maintains a moderate risk baseline safety score of 36 out of 100 alongside a Level 1 global dengue health notice. Additionally, recent local reports have issued emergency warnings concerning dangerous weather events.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 10:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 40/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Disease & health (score 35/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Bishkek
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Bishkek
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Bishkek for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 40/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), families with children (Health 35/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 35/100 · Transport 40/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 25/100 · Transport 40/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 22/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Bishkek
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Bishkek happened in March and April (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Kyrgyzstan travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Kyrgyzstan entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Bishkek
The most weather-stable two-month window for Bishkek is August–September, when typical daily temperatures run from about 9°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 17 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme cold in January. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Bishkek
Bishkek has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 2 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Amanat Kids
- Hospital: Life
- Hospital: National Hospital
- Hospital: №1 шаарлык клинкалык оорукана
- Hospital: Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital
- Hospital: Городская клиническая больница №4
- Hospital: Железнодорождная больница
- Hospital: М.М. Мамакеев атындагы Улуттук хирургия борбору
- Hospital: Первая стоматологическая поликлиника
- Hospital: Родильный дом №6
- Police: ГОМ
- Police: Ленинский РУВД
- Police: Ленинский Соц Фонд
- Police: ОПОП №1 ГОМ-7 УВД Первомайского района
- Police: ОПОП №3 ГОМ-8 УВД Первомайского района
- Police: ОПОП №4 ГОМ-8 УВД Первомайского района
- Police: ОПОП ГОМ-1 УВД Ленинского района
- Police: Отдел охраны Ленинского района ГУГССО МВД КР
- Police: УВД на транспорте
- Police: УВД на транспорте
- Embassy: Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia
- Embassy: Consulate of Austria
- Embassy: Embassy of Belarus
- Embassy: Russian Embassy
- Embassy: Russian Embassy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Apteka 234
- Pharmacy: аптека
- Pharmacy: Аптека Ана
- Pharmacy: Неман
- Fire station: Административное здание
- Fire station: Пожарная часть Свердловского района
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Kyrgyzstan)
| Police | 102 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 103 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
Travelers visiting Kyrgyzstan are advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance that includes provisions for medical evacuation by air. Medical infrastructure details remain limited, making evacuation planning essential.
Common scam patterns
- Fraud and Scams. Individuals have been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of major financial and vehicle-related fraud involving large sums of money. Travelers should remain vigilant in private financial transactions and dealings. Tip: Exercise caution when engaging in private sales, rentals, or high-value transactions.
Area notes
- Bishkek. Demonstrations happen from time to time in the capital Bishkek, and civil unrest is a potential concern.
- Batken border strip. The 30 km Batken border strip has elevated risk compared to the rest of the country.
- Oktyabrsky District. A district in Bishkek where local law enforcement recently investigated and detained suspects involved in major fraud cases.
- Bishkek Capital. The capital city experiences potential civil unrest and demonstrations from time to time.
Frequently asked questions about Bishkek
Is Bishkek safe?
Bishkek currently scores 36/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Bishkek · Methodology
Is it safe to travel to Bishkek right now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for Kyrgyzstan — US: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; UK: No FCDO advice against travel; CA: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 37 → 36 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 33 → 37 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Bishkek's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Bishkek
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Bishkek, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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