In the Republic of Belarus, the international airport is located just 40 km from the capital. It has been operating for over 30 years. Currently, reconstruction work is underway at the Minsk-2 airport. Here, not only the interior and exterior are being modernized, but the quality of passenger service is also improving. This can also be seen in the expansion of modes of transport serving the airport.
How to get to the airport?
Minsk-2 Airport can be reached both by expensive and cheaper options.
Taxis, buses, minibuses and even a train run daily on the route "Minsk - airport". Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Every day, hundreds of passengers ask themselves: "How to get there?" Airport Minsk-2 is located at a short distance from the city, but in order not to be nervous before the flight, you need to choose the right type of transport. Let's take a closer look at each of the methods.
To the sound of wheels… We get by train
Minsk-2 Airport is connected to the city center by rail. If ayou are arriving from another city at the Minsk-passenger station, this method will suit you best. There is no need to carry bags and suitcases somewhere else, you can just transfer from one train to another. You can buy a ticket at the station ticket office if you need to go to the airport, and at the arrivals hall if you are going to Minsk. It is possible to book tickets online. The train arrives at the station at the airport, where you need to transfer to the bus, the price of which is included in the ticket price. The train runs 5 times a day from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm.
Regular bus or fixed-route taxi?
The most popular for the delivery of passengers to the airport Minsk-2 are buses and fixed-route taxis. This is the best way to get around. For a small price, you will reach the city in about 40 minutes by minibus and 1 hour by bus.
You can take a regular bus to the metro station, the final station is Central Bus Station, from where you can go in any direction. There are two routes from the airport: 300E and 173E. It is very convenient that a ticket can be bought in different ways: at the ticket office of the bus station, online on the website and directly from the driver. The price is approximately $1.50. Buses are specially equipped to carry passengers with luggage.
For those who want a little faster, you can get to the city by taxis that depart from the station at the airport every half hour. Tickets can be purchased in the same way as for the bus.
The cost, which is about 2 US dollars, includes luggage transportation. Minibuses are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Minibuses No. 1400 and 1430 in very comfortable conditions carry out a transfer in the direction Minsk - Airport Minsk-2. Bus schedules can be found on the website of the bus station or the carrier.
A taxi is faster. But more expensive
Taxi is an expensive pleasure, and at such a distance it is not at all cheap. But you can always take a taxi to the airport and back. If you are traveling from the city to the airport, then you will of course order a taxi, which is much cheaper than catching it on the street. In Minsk, there are many carrier companies that will be happy to take you almost to the gangway.
When you plan to travel by plane, do not rely on chance and think in advance about what mode of transport is more convenient for you to get to your destination Minsk-2 airport. Think over your trip to the smallest detail. And start with airport tickets.
