Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque
A large mosque opened in 2008 in the city centre, also known as the "Heart of Chechnya"; one of the biggest in Russia.
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Airport · Grozny, Russia
Grozny Khankala GRV
8 km from central Grozny. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Grozny Airport, in the Khankala area, is about 8 km from the city centre and serves Chechnya. Since 2022, operations at many Russian airports have been subject to airspace restrictions and temporary closures: the routes available depend on the restrictions in force, so check with your airline before travelling.
Terminals
It has a single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, so walking distances are short.
Services
Inside there are cafés, shops, information desks and the usual passenger services. You get to the city by bus or taxi.
Getting to the city
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Grozny and its main transport hubs. Journey times depend on traffic.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal, plus ride-hailing apps and pre-booked cars. The journey to Grozny depends a lot on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building.
Grozny
Things to do in Grozny
Grozny is the capital of Chechnya, on the Sunzha River at the foot of the Caucasus. The city was largely rebuilt in the 2000s and 2010s and now has wide avenues, skyscrapers and a large mosque.
Grozny-City
A complex of modern skyscrapers by the Sunzha River, the best-known symbol of rebuilt Grozny.
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Sunzha embankment
A promenade along the Sunzha River, with views of the skyscrapers of the centre.
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Lake Kezenoyam
A large mountain lake in south-east Chechnya, near the border with Dagestan; a popular destination for tourists.
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How far is the airport from central Grozny?
Grozny Khankala airport is about 8 km from central Grozny.
How do I get from the airport to central Grozny?
From Grozny Khankala airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Grozny Khankala airport have?
Grozny Khankala has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Grozny?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The main entrance of the terminal: Simba16, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and the control tower: autocifero, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grozny-City: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sunzha embankment: Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lake Kezenoyam: SoloveiYegor, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons