Cheapest Flights to Kaliningrad
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* Ticket prices are subject to change.About Kaliningrad
Located between Lithuania and Poland, on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave, a city connected to Russia but not actually within Russia’s borders. Therefore the mother tongue in this city is Russian. Considering that fact, we recommend taking a Russian language book with you. This port city is closer to Europe, unlike other Russian cities. This environmentally friendly city has clean air and wonderful greenery. Due to its location on the shores of the Baltic Sea, fish soup is one of the most popular dishes. You can walk from one side of the city to the other in about 1-2 hours. The city was seriously damaged throughout World War II but several historic buildings have survived.
Places to see in Kaliningrad include the unusual Rosgartener Gate, Königsberg Cathedral, the beautiful neo-Gothic style Church of the Holy Family, the Museum of the World Ocean, which displays interesting pieces related to maritime history, B-413 Submarine Museum, Fisherman’s Village, where you can enjoy nice walks along the river, the Kaliningrad Regional Philharmonic Hall, which is a great venue to listen to music thanks to its wonderful acoustics, the Botanical Garden, a revitalizing place with its fresh air and lush greenery, the church Juditen, a former religious building, Holy Cross Cathedral, Kaliningrad Zoo, King's Gates Museum, Fridrikhsburgskiye Gate Museum, and the Upside Down House. Let’s not forget Pregolya Bridge, also referred to as Lovers Bridge since it is filled with lovers’ padlocks. Visit Kant Island where the Königsberg Cathedral is located, as well as other sites worth visiting like the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University and famous philosopher Immanuel Kant’s grave. Amber is one of the largest natural resources in Kaliningrad, making it one of the unofficial symbols of the region.
If you want to learn more about amber we suggest visiting the Kaliningrad Amber Museum. The Khrabrovo Airport is located 24 km north of the city and only serves domestic flights. Therefore, you have to have a layover in order to reach the city by air. You can book a connecting flight from Moscow or Saint Petersburg.
Transportation to Kaliningrad City Center from Airport
Khrabrovo Airport
The best alternative for directly travelling to Kaliningrad city center from Khrabrovo Airport is using a bus or taxi. If you prefer a more comfortable transportation, you can rent a car. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Kaliningrad city center from the airport in about 40 minutes.
Bus
If you arrive at Khrabrovo Airport in the daytime rather than the nighttime, you can travel to the city center from the airport in an economic way. It is very practical to reach Kaliningrad city center by getting on one of the buses operating regularly from the bus stops located outside the airport terminal. The bus route 144 provides transportation between Khrabrovo Airport and Kaliningrad city center.
Taxi
The most comfortable transportation option for travelling to Kaliningrad from Khrabrovo Airport is undoubtedly using a city taxi. You can reach Kaliningrad city center from the airport in only 30-45 minutes. You can travel to the city center from the airport by paying 500 Russian Rubles.
Car Rental
There are many local and foreign car rental companies offering service at Khrabrovo Airport. If you will stay in the city for more than 1-2 days, renting a car will be the best option for you. If you choose a local car rental company, you can rent a car for more affordable fees compared to the other international companies. Some of the car rental companies offering service at the airport are Hertz (+7 (4012) 761-555), Avis Russia (+7 (4012) 525-729), City Rent (+7 (4012) 50-91-91) and Rentmotors (+7 (981) 470-99-66).
