15 kilometers south of the city of Apatity is an aerodrome belonging to the joint-based group. It bears the name "Kirovsk-Apatity". Known under the name "Khibiny".
general information
Geographically, Apatity is an airport important due to its favorable position. In fact, this is the center of the Kola Peninsula. Most passengers are tourists. The Murmansk region, especially the southern and central parts, is becoming increasingly attractive for guests from different regions of Russia and from abroad. This, in turn, ensures the flow of passengers at the airport, since land transport will take dozens of hours to get from Moscow or St. Petersburg.
Initially, the territory was built up under a military air hub, and only a few decades later it was partially placed at the disposal of civil aviation. In the 90s of the last century, the Apatity airport was rebuilt, moving to a new place occupied to this day.
The road from any settlement in the region to Apatity (airport), Khibiny (mountains) is within 250 km.
From Kirovsk airport is located at a distance of 30 km. Used by civil aviation, military aircraft. Apatity Airport uploads flight schedules on the website of the Nordavia company, which serves several scheduled flights. In winter, at the peak of tourist activity, take charter flights. Khibiny are attractive as a world-class ski resort with the longest skiing season in Europe, so private air travel is organized with enviable accuracy.
Opportunities to relax on the go
One terminal installed. Through it passes the service of all flights. Unloading and loading of mail and cargo aircraft is provided.
For those who did not miss the opportunity to fly to Apatity, the airport offers the following services:
- waiting room;
- outlets;
- catering area;
- box office;
- taxi ordering;
- wireless Internet.
Apatity is the best choice
A traveler who wants to get acquainted with natural wonders can safely choose Apatity. The airport allows you to get to the Kola Peninsula from Moscow and St. Petersburg in a matter of hours, and from here you can go to the tundra near Lovozero, to the Khibiny, to the bay near Kandalaksha. A unique route to the Tersky coast.
According to statistics, in addition to tourists, they use the air transport hub:
If you plan business trips on the Kola Peninsula, to Apatity, the airport is an indispensable option. To order a charter flight service, just call the call center. You can find out the number of the charter reception department at the help desk; phones are available on the official website.
There is also a Moscow phone number.
Information on the operation of air transport on the Kola Peninsula is obtained at the ticket office.
reference Information
Between the airport of Apatity and Murmansk the distance is 160 km. Direct St. Petersburg Pulkovo - 1,200 km. The distance to the capital's Sheremetyevo-1 Airport is 1,800 km.
Local time: +3 GMT.
From Kirovsk, the airport is reached by regular buses No. 128, 130. Bus No. 209 goes to Murmansk.