Brest Fortress
A 19th-century fortress turned into a memorial complex to the defence of June 1941, with monumental gates and museums.
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Airport · Brest, Belarus
Brest BQT
11 km from central Brest. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Brest Airport is about 11 km east of Brest, a city on the Polish border in south-western Belarus. It opened in 1976 and is the largest airport in the Brest region; Belavia operates flights to Russian cities here, plus seasonal charters. Which routes operate depends on current restrictions, so check with the airline before travelling.
Terminals
There is a single terminal, opened in 1986: a Soviet-era modernist building. It is small, so formalities are quick.
Services
Facilities are basic. The airport is on the outskirts of Brest, so a taxi is the most practical way to get there. The Polish border is very close, which is worth knowing if you are travelling around the area.
Getting to the city
Taxi
The airport is about 11 km from central Brest; a taxi is the most practical option and the ride is short.
Airport map
Terminal
There is a single terminal, opened in 1986: a Soviet-era modernist building. It is small, so formalities are quick.
Brest
Things to do in Brest
Brest is a city on the Polish border, where the Bug and Mukhavets rivers meet, best known for its fortress.
Sovetskaya Street
Brest's main pedestrian street, lined with cafés, shops and old-style street lamps.
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Holy Simeon Cathedral
An Orthodox cathedral in the centre of Brest, close to the pedestrian streets.
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Brest Railway Museum
An open-air museum of historic locomotives and railway carriages, next to the station.
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How far is the airport from central Brest?
Brest airport is about 11 km from central Brest.
How do I get from the airport to central Brest?
From Brest airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Brest airport have?
Brest has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Brest?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal and control tower seen from the apron: DCheretovich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal hall, with its metal roof structure: DCheretovich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal façade with the sign "Airport" in Russian: DCheretovich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brest Fortress: Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sovetskaya Street: Vadim Tolbatov, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Holy Simeon Cathedral: Mike1979 Russia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brest Railway Museum: Mike1979 Russia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons