Koltsovo Airport - Flight Information and Guide (SVX)

The Koltsovo Airport serves Yekaterinburg, Russia's fourth-largest city by population, the main center of the Urals, approximately 16 km from the center.

International traffic to this airport is now concentrated on Russia, CIS, and some non-Western countries, given the collapse of connections with Western Europe since 2022.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

Official source: www.koltsovo.ru/en

How to get to Koltsovo Airport

The center of Yekaterinburg is approximately 16 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 25-35 minutes by taxi, bus or train.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the center of Yekaterinburg in approximately 25-35 minutes.

By Train

A suburban rail connection links the airport to the central station of Yekaterinburg.

By Bus

The airport is served by some direct bus lines to the city centre.

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Tips International credit cards do not work in Russia: bring sufficient cash in a major currency outside the EU for any travel.

Average travel time to SVX

TrainSuburban rail service available

Shuttle busService available

Taxi / Private hire25-35 minutes

Parking near Koltsovo Airport

A multi-storey car park is adjacent to the terminal.

Prices are standard for a hub in this area.

How to get to Yekaterinburg from SVX

By Train

A suburban railway connection serves the airport and Yekaterinburg's central station.

By Bus

Several bus routes connect the airport to downtown.

By Taxi

Official taxi ranks are located in the arrival area: it is better to agree on a price, since paying with foreign cards can be complicated.

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Car rental at Koltsovo Airport

Some car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.

It's advisable to have your driver's license, passport, and cash available, verifying in advance that foreign cards will be accepted.

Hotels near Koltsovo Airport

Numerous hotels are located in central Yekaterinburg.

Downtown hotels (25–35 minutes, prices subject to change due to currency volatility) are convenient for exploring the city; always verify the latest security advisories from your government before traveling.

Airport services

The airport is an important Urals hub and base of Ural Airlines, with connections to domestic, CIS, and Asian destinations.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free shop offers both local products and international brands.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport offers a few but present lounges for business clientele.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Not all terminal areas are covered by Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Basic family assistance services are available in the terminal's common areas.

Terminal guide

The terminal, Russia's seventh-busiest airport by traffic, handles domestic connections and some routes to CIS and Asia, home to Ural Airlines.

It's better to allow ample time: temporary closures for drone alerts cannot be ruled out.

Map of Koltsovo Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Koltsovo the home base of Ural Airlines?

Yes, it's the main hub of the regional airline, with domestic links and connections to some destinations in the CIS and Asia.

Q. What time zone is Ekaterinburg airport in?

Ekaterinburg lies on the Asian side of the Urals, in a time zone 2 hours ahead of Moscow (UTC+5): useful to bear in mind when working out connections with flights arriving from the capital.