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Krasnodar, Russia

Krasnodar, formerly Yekaterinodar, is the largest city and the administrative centre of Krasnodar Krai, Russia. 263 million residents in the Urban Okrug.

Type CityPopulation 1,154,885

Why go

  • City in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
  • Served by Krymsk Air Base (NOI).

History

Krasnodar, formerly Yekaterinodar, is the largest city and the administrative centre of Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The city stands on the Kuban River in southern Russia, with a population of 1,154,885 residents, and up to 1.263 million residents in the Urban Okrug. In the past decade Krasnodar has experienced rapid population growth, rising to become the tenth-largest city in Russia, and the largest city in southern Russia, as well as the Southern Federal District.

Airports

Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (KRR) 14 km to the centre
Krasnodar, KDA, RU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (Aircompany Yakutia, Ural Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise…) · direct flights to 34 destinations incl. Moscow, Tashkent, Dubai, Dushanbe, Khudzhand… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 34 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
Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) 94 km to the centre
Gelendzhik, KDA, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Aeroflot Russian Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Moscow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319, 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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Enem Airfield 13 km to the centre
Enem, AD, RU
Outdoor
Southern Sky Airfield 13 km to the centre
Enem, AD, RU
Outdoor
Yelizavetinskaya Airstrip 16 km to the centre
Yelizavetinskaya, KDA, RU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

город Краснодар
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
посёлок Новый
Ferry terminal · 4.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Причал для SUP
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Переправа КРЭС
Ferry route · ООО "Хоспис", ИНН 2312170280
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Krymsk Air Base (NOI); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KRR has direct flights to 34 destinations on 16 airlines (incl. Moscow, Tashkent, Dubai, Dushanbe, Khudzhand…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: город Краснодар, 4.3 km); routes include Переправа КРЭС.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Krasnodar, 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.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.