Why go
- City in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia.
- Served by Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA).
History
Chita is a city and the administrative center of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Trans-Siberian Railway route, roughly 1,100 kilometers (680 mi) east of Irkutsk and roughly 2,100 kilometers (1,300 mi) west of Khabarovsk. As of the 2021 census, the population is 334,427.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (CRJ-200) · 3 routes: Blagoveschensk, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Moscow*, Novosibirsk
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (737-800) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air China CA (737) · 1 route: Hailar
- Cargoitalia 2G (AN4) · 1 route: Irkutsk
- Hainan Airlines HU (737-800) · 1 route: Manzhouli
- NordStar Airlines Y7 (ATR 42) · 1 route: Ulan-ude
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 1 route: Moscow
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.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HTA has direct flights to 9 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Blagoveschensk, Hailar, Khabarovsk…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chita, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.