Airport

SVX Koltsovo Airport

Koltsovo Airport (SVX) serves Yekaterinburg, about 17 km southeast of Yekaterinburg. 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.

IATASVX
ICAOUSSS
ServesYekaterinburg
From centre17 km
Non-stop65
Airlines29
TimezoneAsia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation233 m

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The airport in numbers

Koltsovo Airport — facts & history

We pulled Koltsovo Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8.3M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
8.3M
as of 2025
Elevation
233 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports of Regions
Passengers per year, 1965–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Koltsovo Airport to Yekaterinburg

The airport is about 17 km southeast of Yekaterinburg, about 36 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~36 minmetered
Private transfer~36 minfixed upfront
Car rental~36 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Koltsovo Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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

Route network

Where you can fly from Koltsovo Airport

Non-stop flights to about 65 destinations, operated by 29 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ural Airlines · Svyaz Rossiya · Ciel Canadien · Transaero Airlines · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · Aerocondor · S7 Airlines · Japan Asia Airways · Uzbekistan Airways · Comores Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Koltsovo 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 Koltsovo Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Koltsovo Airport to the centre of Yekaterinburg?
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. The airport is about 17 km southeast of Yekaterinburg, about 36 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Koltsovo 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 Koltsovo Airport to Yekaterinburg?
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 Koltsovo 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 Koltsovo Airport?
About 65 destinations, including Novosibirsk, Bishkek, Moscow, Dushanbe. 29 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 Koltsovo 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 Koltsovo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Koltsovo 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