Essential Apps for Your Phone
2GIS (City navigation + transport info)
A popular local app used in Bishkek and other cities.
Why it’s useful:
Detailed maps with building names and business listings
Shows public transport routes, including buses and marshrutkas
Works offline after downloading a city map
Estimates travel time between two locations
💡 Interface is partially in Russian (with Latin letters), but very intuitive.
Maps.me (Offline topographic maps)
Perfect for exploring mountains, nature trails, or areas with no internet.
Features:
High-detail offline maps of the entire country
Shows hiking routes, campsites, hotels, attractions
Installs in your phone’s default language
Works well even in remote areas
Yandex Go – Main taxi app in Kyrgyzstan
The most reliable and widely used taxi app across the country.
Why you need it:
Affordable and safe rides in cities
Choose ride type (Economy, Comfort, etc.)
Pay by cash or card
App handles all communication with the driver
🛂 Requires registration with a local phone number — we recommend buying a local SIM card for best experience.
Yango – Alternative taxi app with foreign SIM support
Yango is the international version of Yandex Go and can be installed with a foreign phone number.
Useful for:
Tourists who don’t want to buy a local SIM
Booking rides via app interface
⚠️ Important: Most drivers use Yandex Go and won’t be able to call you if your number is international. This can make communication difficult in case of unclear pickup points.
✅ You can still use Yango, but consider messaging the driver through the app.
2GIS
Maps.me
Yandex Go
