Many people planning their holidays in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan want to know exactly what air harbors there are and where it would be best to land. Tatarstan's main airport is Kazan Airport, from where all major flights depart.
A bit of history
Kazan Airport was built in 1979. This air harbor is located 26 km south of the city. The airport has 20 parking spaces for aircraft. This station is connected to the city by regular public transport. Every hour there is a route from Kazansky railway station in the direction to the airport. The 3,500 m runway was dismantled and the current runway was built in a new location. Until 2004, there were 2 airports in Kazan, one of them was mothballed.
Main air lines of Tatarstan
In the period from 2009 to 2014, the Republic of Tatarstan plans to restore 10 local aviation airfields. It is also planned to reconstruct and build 7 spacious heliports, 20 modern helipads, 20 sites needed foraeronautical chemical works.
The municipality plans to recreate a regional network of airfields, among which are the following air harbors: the functioning airfields of Bugulma, Krutachi, Balkasi, international-class airport "Kazan". The reconstruction program will also affect small airfields in the main regional centers of the country.
The development of the airport has been gradual in accordance with the requirements for vehicle maintenance and the proper level of equipment. After separating from the existing company "Tatarstan Airlines", this air harbor finally gained independence. In the future, the airport was expected to undergo another reconstruction, and at that time, in 1992, a project for its restoration had already been prepared. These measures have changed its appearance for the better. Residents and guests of Kazan can be proud that their city has such a magnificent airport equipped with the latest technology.
Directions and representative offices of the company
Kazan airport is recognized as the base for the Republic of Tatarstan. Here there are representative offices of many leading airlines. For example, the UTair company makes regular flights in the direction of Kazansky railway station - Vnukovo airport (Moscow). And this is not the only direction in which passengers can go. The Avianova company daily sends its passengers by flight Kazansky railway station - Sheremetyevo (airport).
Customers who prefer online registration without spending a lot of time in queues,can do it easily on the company's official portal. There you can also view the schedule without coming to Kazan airport. It displays all current flights in real time.
Transport links with Kazan
The air harbor is connected to the city with the help of a dedicated Aeroexpress train, covering a distance of 27 km. The time that passengers spend on the road from the station to the airport is only 20 minutes. This convenient Aeroexpress was launched at the opening of the Universiade. On the day of the official opening, head of the country Vladimir Putin rode it in the direction from the airport to the city. He expressed his positive opinion about its good speed and comfort during the trip. Since the beginning of 2014, the German train has been replaced by a modernized electric train due to a decrease in the number of passengers. The maintenance of the German models is much more expensive, 40% more than the new versions.
There is also a regular bus service from the airport to Kazan No. 97, departing from Agroprombank, through the villages of Stolbishche and Usady.
The motorway leads to the air harbor, which starts from the Orenburg tract. Kazan airport has a spacious car park with a total capacity of up to 700 cars and 50 shuttle buses.
Airport News
Kazan Airport has rightfully earned the status of "Best Airport 2015" as part of the national award called "Air Gates of Russia". official ceremonyThe award ceremony took place in one of the main halls of the capital.
Specialists conducted evaluation activities according to the following priority criteria:
- service level for passengers and companies;
- Key operating figures;
- ensure proper transport security;
- other non-aviation activities.
The air harbor withstood all this test with dignity and won. And this is not the first victory in such competitions. This triumph should become for her a serious incentive for further development. This status was deserved due to the excellent level of service, which is ensured by the high level of professionalism of employees and the availability of high-tech equipment. The airport management is confident that this air harbor will still be heard more than once, because a decent amount of investment is regularly invested in its development.
