Island of Tears
A small island on the Svislach river with a memorial chapel and sculptures dedicated to the Belarusian soldiers who died in the war in Afghanistan.
Tickets →Minsk, Belarus
Minsk: airports, things to do and where to stay
Minsk is the capital of Belarus, a city rebuilt after the Second World War, with wide avenues and Soviet-era architecture, a small historic centre and many parks along the Svislach river.
Minsk airports
From the airport to central Minsk
Minsk National airport is about 31 km from central Minsk.
Bus / minibus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Minsk. The trip takes around an hour; check the current timetables.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. The ride to central Minsk along the M2 motorway takes about 40-50 min.
Minsk
Things to do in Minsk
Trinity Suburb
A rebuilt historic quarter by the Svislach river, with colourful low houses, cafés and craft shops.
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Church of Saints Simon and Helena
A red-brick Neo-Romanesque Catholic church from the early 20th century, known as the Red Church.
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National Library of Belarus
A glass building in the shape of a rhombicuboctahedron, opened in 2006, with an observation deck at the top.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Minsk?
Minsk is served by Minsk National (MSQ).
How far is the airport from central Minsk?
Minsk National airport is about 31 km from central Minsk.
How do I get from the airport to central Minsk?
From Minsk National airport you can take Bus / minibus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Minsk?
Highlights of Minsk include Island of Tears, Trinity Suburb, Church of Saints Simon and Helena, and National Library of Belarus.
Photo credits
- Island of Tears: Rob from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Trinity Suburb: Homoatrox, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Church of Saints Simon and Helena: KpokeJlJla, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- National Library of Belarus: Agbarto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons