Minsk to Moscow Flights

Flying out of Minsk

Minsk National Airport is located in the Smalyavichy Raion territory, twenty-six miles east of Minsk. The airport, which replaced the old Minsk Airport, opened for operations in July, 1982. It serves over one million passengers each year and is a main base for the cargo airline Genex. Several commercial airlines service the airport, including Czech Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Belavia.

Airport Parking

If you need to leave your car at the airport while you travel, long-term parking costs between BYR 40,000 and BYR 420,000 per day. However, if you’re picking up your vehicle in the middle of the day, you are charged an hourly rate for the partial day of parking.

Transportation to the Airport

If you don't want to drive your car to the airport, you can take the bus or a taxicab. The cab ride takes between thirty and forty minutes and costs approximately BYR176,400. A cheaper alternative is taking the public bus to the airport for BYR 13,310 to BYR 16,600.

Dining at the Airport

If you want to grab a drink and have a snack before your plane takes off, you can visit the Meridian Bar. The Lebed Bar serves salad, sandwiches, ice cream, fresh juice, tea, and coffee. At Polet Bar, you can grab a sandwich, a snack, and a variety of beverages. Aero Bar is located on the second floor of the terminal and serves hot meals, sandwiches, snacks, and hot drinks. If you want to relax and enjoy a meal in a full-service restaurant before your board your plane out of Minsk, you can dine on numerous Eastern, European, or Belarusian dishes at Chomolungma or Lainer.

The Airports of Moscow

The city of Moscow is served by three major airports: Domodedovo (DME), Sheremtyevo (SVO), and Vnukovo (VKO). The airports are located at 142015, 103340, and 1st Reisovaya Str 12, 119027 Moscow, respectively. Together they are collectively known by the airport code MOW. Millions of people visit Moscow every year, so booking a flight with ebookers can help you make sense of the process and save you a lot of time. Some of the major carriers that serve MOW include Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, Austrian, Swiss, Air France, SAS, Aeroflot, KLM, and Turkish Air.

On Leaving Moscow

Each of the city's three airports has its own unique features and history, but transport to the city is standard between them. Each is served by the world-famous Metro train system, which runs as often as every thirty seconds in some locations. The Metro will take you from the airport to your destination in Moscow in about thirty minutes for a fare of around 305 RUB. Private taxis service all three airports, and rides to Moscow generally cost around 3035 RUB. Bus lines also run from stations at all three ports and charge from 152 to 212 RUB for the hour-long trip.

The Climate in Moscow

Russia's capital city is located inland on the Eurasian plains. As a result, it has dry and sometimes extremely cold weather. Average temperatures in December are -8°C, and rarely rise above freezing. July is considerably warmer at 15°C, but temperatures occasionally rise as high as 25°C. July is also the rainiest month for the city, with an average rainfall of three inches. During the rest of the year, most of Moscow's precipitation comes from snow.

Things to Do in Moscow

Once the site of executions and massive military parades, Red Square, which lies at the heart of Moscow, now attracts visitors to reminders of Russia's past, such as Lenin's Tomb. It also draws shoppers looking for a bargain at GUM, the world's largest department store, which is located directly across from the tomb. Tours of the Metro and its beautiful, elaborately designed stations are popular for tourists who marvel at the massive scale of the system. One attraction Moscow is especially proud of is the State Tretyakov Gallery, which has over 150,000 art exhibits on display and is open to the public during normal business hours.