Search Flights from Ufa to Nalchik

Airport is located 22 kilometers away from the city centre of Ufa, which is one of the cities in Russia with the busiest passenger traffic. To get to the airport from the city centre, you can choose from several options, primarily bus, taxi and rental cars.

There are bus services to the airport from many locations in the city. Moreover, fares are very reasonable. However, if you are going to travel at a late hour or your luggage is heavy, taxis will be a much more convenient and comfortable option for transportation.

Those staying at a hotel in the city may also use the shuttles which are provided by many hotels. Hotel shuttles are especially preffered by crowded groups and large families for transportation to the airport from the city centre.

There is also a car park at the airport for those who come by their own vehicle, and you can leave your car in this car park for long or short term. In the airport, there are restaurants and cafes where you can try samples from both Russian and world cuisine, stores where you can shop before or after flight and banks and ATMs which are put at the disposal of the passengers for banking transactions.

Ufa Airport also has a child playground for families with kids and a hotel for those who wish to stay around the airport. Airport has a quite big duty-free area and a store where you can buy souvenirs, books, newspapers and toys. You can also find stores to do perfumery, cosmetics and clothes shopping.

Bus

You can use buses to get to Ufa Airport from many locations in the city centre. Buses run during most of the day between city centre and airport, and they are one of the most affordable options when compared to the other alternatives.

Buses numbered 110, 101, and 110C depart for airport from Ufa city centre. Bus line 110 departs from Autocentre and Central Market to the airport. You can get to the airport from Zeleneya Roscha by taking 110C and from the train station, which serves many passengers each year, by taking 101.

Although buses offer affordable and fast transportation opportunity in the city, they are not the right choice for those who are looking for convenience and comfort.

If you wish to travel faster and more comfortably, you can look for the options of taxi, limousine or private vehicle and make reservations.

Private Vehicle

It is also possible to get to the airport from Ufa city centre easily by private vehicle. If you have a vehicle that you drive in the city, you can take the road from the city centre and by following the airport direction signs, you can arrive at the airport entrance in about 30-35 minutes.

There is also a large car park at Ufa Airport for those who arrive by their private vehicles. You don’t need to make any payments for parkings of 15 minutes or less. Parking fees start at 100 rubles for those who wish to leave their vehicles at the airport for a longer time.

If you wish to leave your car at the airport car park longer than 48 hours, you will have to pay 3000 rubles or more.

Taxi

It is also possible to travel to the airport conveniently by using taxis in Ufa. Taxis are in service 24 hours in the city and they provide very convenient and comfortable transportation. Although there is not much chance of negotiating the fare because of the taximeters in the taxis, you can still agree with the driver about the route you will take and the fare before starting the journey.

Paying with rubles will get you a cheaper ride. However,  if you don’t have any rubles, taxis in the city usually accept payment in dollars as well.

Traveling by taxi takes about 30-40 minutes. If you take the road at times when there is heavy traffic, this time may get longer.

Hotel Shuttles

You can also get to the airport from the Ufa city centre by using the shuttles which are provided by almost all of the hotels in the city. One of the biggest advantages these hotel shuttles provide is that they take you from the gate of your hotel and bring you to the airport in a short time. Moreover, fare you need to pay to use these shuttles in the city are very reasonable when compared to taxis.

If you are considering using shuttles for transport to the airport, you can get information from your hotel beforehand. If you use these shuttles both when you arrive in the city and when you leave, you can complete your journey at much more affordable prices. Apart from the hotels, there are also some private companies in the city that provide shuttle service to the airport. Remember to set the route you will follow in the city before making reservations for the shuttles, which are usually preferred by crowded families or companies visiting the city for organizations.

Limousine

You can also rent a limousine, which is a much more convenient and luxurious option when traveling between the airport and city centre as well as when traveling to other locations in the city. Limousines are usually preffered by those coming to city for meetings and organizations. Limousines are driven by chauffeurs and it is possible to rent them both hourly and daily.

Rent a Car

You can explore the city and the nearby alternative routes easily by renting a car in the city. You can choose from different models from the car rental companies located both in city centre and at the airport. Renting a car is a quite convenient option for those who wish to travel freely around the city and for the families.

Car hire charges are also lower when compared to many other cities in Europe. If you are considering renting a car, you can get bids for vehicles of different models from companies such as Hertz, Honk, AVIS, or Auto Europe.

If you have made an online reservation before you depart, you can pick up your vehicle from the car rental companies located in the city centre within minutes. If you did not make a reservation beforehand, you can still get support from the car rental offices in the city and rent a car after a few short transactions.

Driving a car in the city is quite convenient and easy thanks to the orderly traffic and drivers following the traffic rules.

You can drop off your hire car at the car rental offices at the Ufa Airport at the end of your journey. However, it is a good idea to contact the hiring company beforehand.

Airport Information

Ufa Airport is one of the 10 busiest airport of Russia, and  is located 22 kilometers away from the city centre. There are almost everything a passenger may need at the airport, primarily shopping and eatary areas. You can also stay in the hotel at the airport if you wish and benefit from the services offered to the hotel’s guests.

Ufa Airport, which is among the child-friendly airports, has a playroom where young children can spend time. Additionally, there are also some bank offices and ATMs of many banks at the service of the passengers at the airport. There are also many stores for those who wish to buy some last-minute souvenirs or shop while waiting for the flight.

There are also many stores ready for you where you can buy perfumes, cosmetic products and clothes. Do you like duty-free shopping? There is a big duty-free area with many selections in the airport’s international terminal. Here you can find and buy world brands at much more affordable prices.

There is a florist shop in the airport for those who wish to buy flowers for their loved ones before or after flight. We should also remind you that there are many options that will arouse your curiosity if you have interest in mobile phones and accessories.

If you want to eat or drink something before or after flight in Ufa Airport, options are almost endless. Cafes, restaurants and lunch counters offering delicious selections from Mediterranean and world cuisine are a great choice for both having something to eat and spending some time while waiting for your flight. You will see places such as Shokoladniza, Centootto, Panini Bars and Pizza Italy.

There are also private passenger lounges for the passengers who wish to wait for their flight in a much more comfortable environment or have some rest after a flight.

Ufa Airport has free wireless connection for passengers. Thanks to the free wireless connection which is available in both domestic and international terminals, you can get online from your computer or mobile phone and make transactions such as online check-ins.

Nalchik is the capital of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, which is located in the North Caucasus region in the south of Russia. The city, whose history dates back to a fairly recent history, has a population of about 300,000 and is situated on the Nalchik River. Urban transportation in Nalchik is provided to a great extent by buses, mini-buses and trolleybuses.

The tourists visiting the city usually prefer car rental and taxi transport services. Because the surface area of the city is quite small and the taxi fares are quite affordable. As an alternative, it is also possible to go to every part of the city by walking or renting a bicycle.

There are a railway station and a bus terminal in Nalchik. The train lines 061C and 0624 regularly depart from Nalchik railway station, but the Kabardino-Balkaria train passes through the town of Prohladny, not from Nalchik. Normal buses and mini-buses depart from the bus terminal to the city center and the neighboring cities of Nalchik. International transportation is also provided by buses to a great extent. Bus tickets for Stuttgart-Nalchik and Berlin-Nalchik cost 140 Euros according to the latest tariff.

The international bus services are operated by the company KVN Internationaler Linienverkehr. You can get more detailed information from this company's website. Taxis, which are another means of transportation in the city, are highly developed and affordable. The federal highway Rostov-on-Don Baku passes through the city of Nalchik. If you prefer, you can also reach the city center on foot because Nalchik Airport is only 3 kilometers away from the city center. However, if your luggage is too heavy to walk, you can also take advantage of taxi or the airport shuttle buses.

If you prefer to walk from the airport to Nalchik city center, you can complete your transportation in about 25-30 minutes.

Bus and Mini-bus

The distance between the airport and Nalchik bus terminal in Ulitsa Zalikhanova is 16.5 kilometers. There are intercity and urban bus services from the bus terminal. If you rent a car from the airport, it is possible to go to the bus terminal in about 28 minutes.

The bus number 14 is the bus line which has the busiest and longest route in Nalchik. The fare is the same for both buses and trolleybuses, and shared ticket system is available. Bus ticket price is 10 rubles according to 2015 tariff. The route of bus number 14 starts from Kadirova, passes through Konchnaya and end at Musukeva. Bus services are provided between 7 am and 10 pm. Mini-buses are more common in the city and the number of lines of the mini-buses is much more.

There are nine mini-bus lines including the lines 3, 11, 14, 19, 27, 101, 333, 527 and 536 in total. Most of the mini-buses run between 7 am and 9 pm. Although the shared and single ticket system is valid in buses and trolleybuses in the city, the ticket prices of mini-buses that are like minibuses vary according to the line number.

The terminal stops of the mini-bus line 3 are Detskoya poliklinika and Konechnaya, and the ticket price is 6 rubles. The mini-bus number 11 runs between Licei No 1 and Konechnaya and ticket price is 13 rubles. The mini-bus number 14 runs between automobil’nie and masterskie-Konechnaya with a 13-ruble ticket price; the mini-bus number 19 runs between Rinok “Strelka”-“Pervaya Apteka” na gornoi and Torgovii Kompleks Yugo-Zapadnii-Konechnaya; and the mini-bus number 27 runs between Rinok-Dubki-Torgovii Kompleks and Yugo-Zapadnii.

Trolleybus

There are 53 trolleybuses that actively serve in the city with a total of 44-kilometer transportation network and 7 lines. There is a single ticket system for all trolleybus lines. The updated ticket price for a trolleybus ticket costs 10 rubles. Trolleybus lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interconnected and a large majority of trolley buses run between 06.00 and 23.00 working hours.

The trolleybuses 1 and 4 run between Gornaya and Dubki; the trolleybus number 2 runs between Gornaya and “Strelka”; and the trolleybus 3 runs between “Strelka” and Dubki.

Taxi

Transportation from Nalchik Airport to the city center takes about 4 minutes by taxi. In Nalchik city, taxi fares are affordable, yet it is possible to come across the taxi drivers who overcharge. Therefore, if you are told the taxi fare is above 220-260 rubles from the airport to the city center, you can ask for a discount or get a price from another taxi driver.

Rent a car

There are not many car rental alternatives you can prefer at the exit of Nalchik Airport terminal. If you are planning to travel Nalchik and the nearby cities, renting a car is the most appropriate and economical option for you. It is possible to reach the city from Nalchik Airport in about 5 minutes by renting a car.