Alyosha Monument
A statue of a Soviet soldier about 35 metres tall above Kola Bay, a memorial to the defenders of the Soviet Arctic in the Second World War.
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Airport · Murmansk, Russia
Murmansk MMK
24 km from central Murmansk. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 24 km
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About the airport
Murmansk Airport is about 24 km south of central Murmansk. It serves Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle; the airport is near the settlement of Murmashi. 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
The airport is small and offers few services: a café, a shop or two and information desks. There is no railway station at the airport itself: you get to the city by bus or taxi.
Getting to the city
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Murmansk 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 Murmansk depends a lot on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building.
Murmansk
Things to do in Murmansk
Murmansk is the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, an ice-free port on Kola Bay known for the polar night, the northern lights in winter and its maritime history.
Lenin Icebreaker
The first nuclear-powered surface ship, moored in the port and now a museum.
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Murmansk Oceanarium
An oceanarium known for its seal shows and for presenting Arctic marine life.
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Saint Nicholas Cathedral
The city's Orthodox cathedral, of recent construction, with several domes and bell towers.
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How far is the airport from central Murmansk?
Murmansk airport is about 24 km from central Murmansk.
How do I get from the airport to central Murmansk?
From Murmansk airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Murmansk airport have?
Murmansk has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Murmansk?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building seen from outside: Svetlov Artem, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Another view of the terminal building: Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal: Svetlov Artem, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alyosha Monument: Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lenin Icebreaker: Godot13, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Murmansk Oceanarium: Insider, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saint Nicholas Cathedral: Insider, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons