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Petrozavodsk, Russia

Petrozavodsk is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, which stretches along the western shore of Lake Onega for some 27 kilometers (17 mi). The population of the city is 280,890 as of 2022.

Type CityPopulation 280,890

Why go

  • Capital city of Republic of Karelia, Russia.
  • Served by Petrozavodsk Airport (PES).

History

Petrozavodsk is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, which stretches along the western shore of Lake Onega for some 27 kilometers (17 mi). The population of the city is 280,890 as of 2022.

Airports

Petrozavodsk Airport (PES) 14 km to the centre
Petrozavodsk, KR, 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 (Svyaz Rossiya) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Moscow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Svyaz Rossiya 7R (CRJ-200) · 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
Peski Airfield 5.2 km to the centre
Petrozavodsk, KR, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Причал №6
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Причал №5
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Фрегат
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Причал №3
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Причал №2
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Причал №4
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Петрозаводск — Шальский
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Petrozavodsk, Russia
Petrozavodsk, 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 Petrozavodsk Airport (PES); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PES has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Moscow). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Причал №6, 2.5 km); routes include Петрозаводск — Шальский.

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