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Bratsk, Russia

Bratsk is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River near the vast Bratsk Reservoir. It had population of 224,071 (2021 census).

Type CityPopulation 224,071

Why go

  • City in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Bratsk Airport (BTK).

History

Bratsk is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River near the vast Bratsk Reservoir. It had population of 224,071 (2021 census).

Airports

Bratsk Airport (BTK) 25 km to the centre
Bratsk, IRK, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Cargoitalia, Aircompany Yakutia, S7 Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Moscow, Novosibirsk (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mostovoy Airfield 13 km to the centre
IRK, RU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Речной порт
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Bratsk, Russia
Bratsk, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bratsk Airport (BTK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTK has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Moscow, Novosibirsk). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Речной порт, 2.1 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bratsk, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.