Airport · Nalchik, Russia
Nalchik NAL
4 km from central Nalchik. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 4 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- NAL · URMN
About the airport
Nalchik Airport is about 4 km from the city centre and serves the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, at the foot of the North Caucasus. 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: check-in and information desks and a café or kiosk. You get to the city by taxi or a pre-arranged transfer.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal, plus ride-hailing apps and pre-booked cars. The journey to Nalchik depends a lot on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building.
Nalchik
Things to do in Nalchik
Nalchik is the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, at the foot of the North Caucasus. It is a green city with parks and lakes, and a base for trips to Elbrus and the mountain valleys.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Nalchik?
Nalchik airport is about 4 km from central Nalchik.
How do I get from the airport to central Nalchik?
From Nalchik airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Nalchik airport have?
Nalchik has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Nalchik?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal and airfield seen from a distance: Paweł Krawczyk, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elbrus: Dmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Central Mosque: Nalchick, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kurortnoye Lake: Nalchick, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Central avenues: Nalchick, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons