At 15 kilometers south of the city of Apatity, there is an airfield belonging to a joint basing group. It bears the name "Kirovsk-Apatity". Known under the name "Khibiny".
General information
Geographically, Apatity is an important airport due to its favorable position. In fact, this is the center of the Kola Peninsula. Most of the passengers are tourists. The Murmansk region, especially the southern and central parts, is becoming more and more attractive for guests from different regions of Russia and from abroad. This, in turn, ensures the flow of passengers at the airport, since it will take dozens of hours to get from Moscow or St. Petersburg by land transport.
Initially, the territory was built up as a military air hub, and only a few decades later it was partially given over to civil aviation. In the 90s of the last century, the Apatity airport was rebuilt, moving to a new location, which is still occupied to this day.
The road from any settlement in the region to Apatity (airport), Khibiny (mountains) - within 250 km.
From Kirovsk the airport is located at a distance of 30 km. Used by civil aviation, military aircraft. Apatity Airport publishes the flight schedule on the website of the Nordavia company, which serves several regular flights. In winter, at the peak of tourist activity, charter flights are accepted. Khibiny is attractive as a world-class ski resort with the longest skiing season in Europe, so private air transportation is organized with enviable accuracy.
Recreational opportunities along the way
One terminal installed. It handles all flights. Unloading-loading of postal and cargo aircraft is provided.
For those who did not miss the opportunity to fly to Apatity, the airport offers services:
- waiting room;
- outlets;
- catering area;
- cashier;
- order a taxi;
- wireless internet.
Apatity is the best choice
A traveler who wants to get acquainted with natural wonders can safely choose Apatity. The airport allows you to get to the Kola Peninsula from Moscow and St. Petersburg in a matter of hours, and from here you can go to the tundra near Lovozero, to the Khibiny, to the bay near Kandalaksha. The route to the Tersky coast is unique.
According to statistics, other than tourists use the air transport hub:
- businessmen;
- skiers.
If business trips are planned on the Kola Peninsula, to Apatity, the airport is an indispensable option. To order a charter flight service, it is enoughcall the call center. You can find out the number of the charter reception department at the help desk, phone numbers are available on the official website.
There is also a Moscow phone number.
Information about the operation of air transport on the Kola Peninsula is received at the ticket offices.
Reference information
The distance between Apatity and Murmansk airport is 160 km. To St. Petersburg Pulkovo in a straight line - 1,200 km. The distance to the capital airport "Sheremetyevo-1" is 1,800 km.
Local time: +3 GMT.
From Kirovsk to the airport they get on regular buses No. 128, 130. Bus No. 209 goes to Murmansk.
