Airport

IKS Tiksi Airport

Tiksi Airport (IKS) serves Tiksi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAIKS
ICAOUEST
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Yakutsk
Elevation8 m

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The airport in numbers

Tiksi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tiksi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18,947 passengers in 2021.

Passengers / year
18,947
as of 2021
Elevation
8 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Russian Air Force
Passengers per year, 2016–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Tiksi Airport to Tiksi

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tiksi Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Tiksi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tiksi Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Piedmont Airlines · Aircompany Yakutia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tiksi Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tiksi Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Tiksi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tiksi Airport to the centre of Tiksi?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Tiksi Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Tiksi Airport to Tiksi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Tiksi Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tiksi Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Yakutsk. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tiksi Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tiksi Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tiksi Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes