Search Flights from Mineralnye Vody to Nalchik

Mineralnye Vody, meaning mineral water in Russian, is a small city located in the Stavropol Kayrı region in the southwestern part of Russia. You can travel to Mineralnye Vody International Airport to get to this city known for its mineral water deposits. In addition to Mineralnye Vody, this airport also serves many other cities such as Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki.

Mineralnye Vody, located near the Kuma River, has a small city with a very low population. As a result, public transportation choices within the city are also limited. You can travel by bus within the city; but taxi or car rental options may be more useful.

You can also travel to neighboring cities via Mineralnye Vody Train Station. Trains do not operate within the city. The distance between the city center and the airport is about 4 kilometers. So it is very easy to reach the airport. If you want to take advantage of public transport you can go to the bus station, alternatively you can consider renting a car or taking a taxi.

Bus

It is possible to travel to the airport by bus number 10 or 11, which pass through the train station or the central bus terminal. These buses depart every half an hour and arrive at the airport in twenty to twenty-five minutes. Except for reaching the airport, if you are planning to use public transport in the city, the only option is the bus. By buses you can reach every part of the city.

Car Rental

You can rent your car from many car rental companies located in the city, or you can easily travel to the airport by reserving your car online before your flight.

Taxi

Mineralnye Voda taxis are very convenient for your budget and the vehicles are comfortable. You can choose to take a taxi to get to the airport.

Airport Information

Mineralnye Vody International Airport is well known as one of the largest airports in Russia. Apart from Mineralnye Vody, you can also reach cities like Cherkessk, Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk and Yessentuki from the airport. There are facilities to ensure you have a pleasant time in the airport; but your alternatives are more limited than at a major airport.

At the international terminal, there is a big duty free store where you can buy a variety of quality products. Apart from that, you can find various restaurants and cafes, and spend time in boutique shops selling traditional products. There are also family areas designed for parents with children under the age of seven in the terminal.

Nalchik is the capital of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, which is located in the North Caucasus region in the south of Russia. The city, whose history dates back to a fairly recent history, has a population of about 300,000 and is situated on the Nalchik River. Urban transportation in Nalchik is provided to a great extent by buses, mini-buses and trolleybuses.

The tourists visiting the city usually prefer car rental and taxi transport services. Because the surface area of the city is quite small and the taxi fares are quite affordable. As an alternative, it is also possible to go to every part of the city by walking or renting a bicycle.

There are a railway station and a bus terminal in Nalchik. The train lines 061C and 0624 regularly depart from Nalchik railway station, but the Kabardino-Balkaria train passes through the town of Prohladny, not from Nalchik. Normal buses and mini-buses depart from the bus terminal to the city center and the neighboring cities of Nalchik. International transportation is also provided by buses to a great extent. Bus tickets for Stuttgart-Nalchik and Berlin-Nalchik cost 140 Euros according to the latest tariff.

The international bus services are operated by the company KVN Internationaler Linienverkehr. You can get more detailed information from this company's website. Taxis, which are another means of transportation in the city, are highly developed and affordable. The federal highway Rostov-on-Don Baku passes through the city of Nalchik. If you prefer, you can also reach the city center on foot because Nalchik Airport is only 3 kilometers away from the city center. However, if your luggage is too heavy to walk, you can also take advantage of taxi or the airport shuttle buses.

If you prefer to walk from the airport to Nalchik city center, you can complete your transportation in about 25-30 minutes.

Bus and Mini-bus

The distance between the airport and Nalchik bus terminal in Ulitsa Zalikhanova is 16.5 kilometers. There are intercity and urban bus services from the bus terminal. If you rent a car from the airport, it is possible to go to the bus terminal in about 28 minutes.

The bus number 14 is the bus line which has the busiest and longest route in Nalchik. The fare is the same for both buses and trolleybuses, and shared ticket system is available. Bus ticket price is 10 rubles according to 2015 tariff. The route of bus number 14 starts from Kadirova, passes through Konchnaya and end at Musukeva. Bus services are provided between 7 am and 10 pm. Mini-buses are more common in the city and the number of lines of the mini-buses is much more.

There are nine mini-bus lines including the lines 3, 11, 14, 19, 27, 101, 333, 527 and 536 in total. Most of the mini-buses run between 7 am and 9 pm. Although the shared and single ticket system is valid in buses and trolleybuses in the city, the ticket prices of mini-buses that are like minibuses vary according to the line number.

The terminal stops of the mini-bus line 3 are Detskoya poliklinika and Konechnaya, and the ticket price is 6 rubles. The mini-bus number 11 runs between Licei No 1 and Konechnaya and ticket price is 13 rubles. The mini-bus number 14 runs between automobil’nie and masterskie-Konechnaya with a 13-ruble ticket price; the mini-bus number 19 runs between Rinok “Strelka”-“Pervaya Apteka” na gornoi and Torgovii Kompleks Yugo-Zapadnii-Konechnaya; and the mini-bus number 27 runs between Rinok-Dubki-Torgovii Kompleks and Yugo-Zapadnii.

Trolleybus

There are 53 trolleybuses that actively serve in the city with a total of 44-kilometer transportation network and 7 lines. There is a single ticket system for all trolleybus lines. The updated ticket price for a trolleybus ticket costs 10 rubles. Trolleybus lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interconnected and a large majority of trolley buses run between 06.00 and 23.00 working hours.

The trolleybuses 1 and 4 run between Gornaya and Dubki; the trolleybus number 2 runs between Gornaya and “Strelka”; and the trolleybus 3 runs between “Strelka” and Dubki.

Taxi

Transportation from Nalchik Airport to the city center takes about 4 minutes by taxi. In Nalchik city, taxi fares are affordable, yet it is possible to come across the taxi drivers who overcharge. Therefore, if you are told the taxi fare is above 220-260 rubles from the airport to the city center, you can ask for a discount or get a price from another taxi driver.

Rent a car

There are not many car rental alternatives you can prefer at the exit of Nalchik Airport terminal. If you are planning to travel Nalchik and the nearby cities, renting a car is the most appropriate and economical option for you. It is possible to reach the city from Nalchik Airport in about 5 minutes by renting a car.