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Vladikavkaz, Russia

Vladikavkaz, formerly known as Ordzhonikidze, Dzaudzhikau, is the capital city of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia. It is located in the southeast of the republic at the foothills of the Caucasus, situated on the Terek River.

Type CityPopulation 311,693

Why go

  • City in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia.
  • Served by Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ).

History

Vladikavkaz, formerly known as Ordzhonikidze, Dzaudzhikau, is the capital city of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia. It is located in the southeast of the republic at the foothills of the Caucasus, situated on the Terek River. The city's population was 311,693 as of the 2021 Census, making it one of the most populous cities in the North Caucasus region.

Airports

Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ) 21 km to the centre
Beslan, SE, 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 (S7 Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Moscow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • S7 Airlines S7 (A319) · 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
Magas Airport (IGT) 43 km to the centre
Sunzha, IN, 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
Vladikavkaz Gizel' Airfield 9.5 km to the centre
Vladikavkaz, SE, RU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Vladikavkaz, Russia
Vladikavkaz, 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 Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OGZ has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Moscow).

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