Mount Beshtau
A five-peaked mountain that rises above the plain and dominates the landscape of the whole region.
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Airport · Mineralnye Vody, Russia
Mineralnye Vody MRV
5 km from central Mineralnye Vody. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 5 km
- terminals
- 2
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- IATA · ICAO
- MRV · URMM
About the airport
Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) is the main airport of the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, about 4 km west of the town of Mineralnye Vody. It gives access to the spa towns of Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk and Yessentuki, and to the mountains of the North Caucasus such as Elbrus. It is one of the largest airports in southern Russia. Since February 2022 flight operations in southern Russia have been subject to frequent temporary restrictions, so available routes and schedules depend on the restrictions in force at the time; check with your airline before travelling.
Terminals
The domestic terminal, a new three-floor complex opened in May 2025. The international terminal, opened in September 2019.
Services
The terminal has the basic passenger services, such as cafés and shops. To get to Mineralnye Vody there are buses and taxis; see the transport section.
Getting to the city
Minibuses and buses
A minibus line links the airport with Mineralnye Vody railway station, and transfer buses run to the towns of the region, such as Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside the terminal, for trips to Mineralnye Vody and the surrounding area.
Airport map
Domestic terminal
The domestic terminal, a new three-floor complex opened in May 2025.
International terminal
The international terminal, opened in September 2019.
Mineralnye Vody
Things to do in Mineralnye Vody
Mineralnye Vody is a small town that gives its name to the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, famous for its spas. Its airport and railway junction make it the gateway to Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk and Yessentuki, and to the mountains of the North Caucasus, with Elbrus in the distance.
Mount Mashuk
The mountain that overlooks Pyatigorsk, with a TV tower on top and good views of the town and the Caucasus.
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Kislovodsk National Park
A large spa park in Kislovodsk, with shaded avenues, trails and mineral water springs.
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Mount Elbrus
The highest mountain in Russia (5,642 m), a twin-peaked dormant volcano covered in snow and glaciers.
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How far is the airport from central Mineralnye Vody?
Mineralnye Vody airport is about 5 km from central Mineralnye Vody.
How do I get from the airport to central Mineralnye Vody?
From Mineralnye Vody airport you can take Minibuses and buses (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Mineralnye Vody airport have?
Mineralnye Vody has 2 terminals: Domestic terminal and International terminal.
Landing in Mineralnye Vody?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A view of the airport: Fastboy, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft on the apron: Stolbovsky, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mount Beshtau: AlixSaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mount Mashuk: Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kislovodsk National Park: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mount Elbrus: JukoFF, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons