Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Kyrgyzstan Tourism Statistics: 345,700 Arrivals in 2022
Kyrgyzstan recorded 345,700 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 5,812 Airbnb stays in Kyrgyzstan in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 37,858
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Kyrgyzstan Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Kyrgyzstan at 345,700 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kyrgyzstan at 5,812 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kyrgyzstan added up to 37,858 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kyrgyzstan lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Kyrgyzstan in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Kyrgyzstan ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kyrgyzstan in August were booked furthest ahead, about 40 days, against 13 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Kyrgyzstan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 15% and the United Kingdom at 10%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Kyrgyzstan 29th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Bishkek, the only town it lists in Kyrgyzstan, had 5,812 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Kyrgyzstan?
UN Tourism counted 345,700 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 345,700International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan had 426 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 5,812 stays and 37,858 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 24 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the one town it tracks in Kyrgyzstan; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 426
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 5,812
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 37,858
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kyrgyzstan?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Kyrgyzstan in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and June. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
August ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, September, June, July, May, April, November, March, October, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.8% | 40 days |
| September | 10.2% | 26 days |
| June | 9.4% | 25 days |
| July | 8.9% | 39 days |
| May | 8.7% | 26 days |
| April | 8.5% | 19 days |
| November | 7.6% | 13 days |
| March | 7.5% | 16 days |
| October | 7.5% | 21 days |
| December | 7.4% | 13 days |
| January | 7.0% | 17 days |
| February | 6.7% | 13 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Kyrgyzstan Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Kyrgyzstan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (98%), led by the United States at 15% and the United Kingdom at 10%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 2.9%, ahead of New York at 2.3%. The figures rest on 11,166 reviews, written over many years.
98% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 98%
- From within Kyrgyzstan 2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Kyrgyzstan
| Bishkek | 5,812 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kyrgyzstan
How many tourists visit Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan had 345,700 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 5,812 Airbnb stays in Kyrgyzstan in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Kyrgyzstan?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kyrgyzstan in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and June. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Kyrgyzstan?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Kyrgyzstan in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 13 days ahead, against 40 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kyrgyzstan?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kyrgyzstan lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 7.7 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kyrgyzstan come from?
Of Kyrgyzstan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 15% and the United Kingdom at 10%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 2.9%, ahead of New York at 2.3%.
What is the most booked town in Kyrgyzstan on Airbnb?
Bishkek is the only town AirROI lists in Kyrgyzstan, with an estimated 5,812 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (345,700 in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 5,812 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are the town's stays times its typical stay. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 11,166 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.