Minsk Airport Mini Guide
About the Airport
Minsk National Airport, previously known as Minsk-2 is situated 42km away from the capital of Belarus,
Minsk. The airport offers domestic and international flights and is in the district of Kastrychnitski.
How Would I get There?
There are flights from destinations in Europe including
Heathrow,
Amsterdam and
Paris and the Middle East including
Dubai,
Riyadh and
Doha. 16 airlines fly into Minsk National Airport. Belavia is based there and is the national airline of Belarus.
How can I get to the City?
Shared taxis leave the airport every 30 minutes for the bus stations in the city. The journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes. Taxis are available or you can hire a car, it is an easy drive using the M2 motorway and should take between 30 and 40 minutes.
What Facilities are at the Airport?
Belarus Bank has a branch on the 2nd floor and there is also a BPS currency exchange office, should you need some rubles. ATMs are located on both floors of the terminal. The airport has a Wi-Fi service, if you wish to use it you need to buy an access card at the kiosk. The CIP Lounge offers comfort whilst you wait and has business facilities. There is a charge for this service. There is a fitness centre and hairdressers available as well as repair shops for clothing and shoes.
What if I get Hungry?
Visit the Restaurant Lainer for a snack or meal in style, they serve Belarusian and European food. The Café Bistro Chomolungma has Eastern and European specialities or you can just have a drink and a snack at one of the 4 bars at the airport.
Are There any Shops?
There is a main store for any last minute items or products from Belarus. The Belsoyuzdruk Kiosk has souvenirs and newspapers along with phone and internet cards. There is also a duty free shop and florist.
Where can I Stay Nearby?
There are no hotels close to the airport. If you don’t wish to stay in Minsk, you can stay at the Ozerny Hotel Complex, it is 20 km from the airport and 22 km away from Minsk. It is a small hotel on the lake shore in Smolevichi. There is a café and bar on site and you can play billiards. The hotel restaurant specialises in Turkish and European cuisine.
Minsk Airport is some distance from the city and hiring a car from the airport is probably the most convenient way of getting there. This also gives you the choice of staying in the surrounding countryside rather than in the city.
There, you can ski in Minsk’s two resorts in winter, Silichy and Lagoisk. The resorts are well managed and offer some good skiing at reasonable rates for lift passes and equipment hire. In summer you can spend lazy days on Minskoe More, which translates as Minsk Sea, a reservoir that offers a man-made beach, pedaloes and catamarans for hire.