Pedestrian bridge over the Ural
A pedestrian bridge over the Ural River, linking the two banks of the city; the river is traditionally regarded as part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Tickets →Orenburg, Russia
Orenburg: airports, things to do and where to stay
Orenburg is the capital of Orenburg Oblast, on the Ural River close to the border with Kazakhstan. It is known for its downy shawls and has historic buildings and a pedestrian bridge across the river.
Orenburg airports
From the airport to central Orenburg
Orenburg Tsentralny airport is about 25 km from central Orenburg.
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Orenburg 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 Orenburg depends a lot on traffic.
Orenburg
Things to do in Orenburg
Karavan-Saray
A 19th-century complex with a minaret, built as a caravanserai and mosque; one of the best-known historic buildings in the city.
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Gauptvakhta
A historic guardhouse (gauptvakhta) in the city centre, a reminder of Orenburg's past as a frontier fortress.
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Pushkin monument
A monument to the poet Alexander Pushkin, who visited Orenburg in 1833 while researching the Pugachev rebellion.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Orenburg?
Orenburg is served by Orenburg Tsentralny (REN).
How far is the airport from central Orenburg?
Orenburg Tsentralny airport is about 25 km from central Orenburg.
How do I get from the airport to central Orenburg?
From Orenburg Tsentralny airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Orenburg?
Highlights of Orenburg include Pedestrian bridge over the Ural, Karavan-Saray, Gauptvakhta, and Pushkin monument.
Photo credits
- Pedestrian bridge over the Ural: Alexey Shockov [https://www.flickr.com/people/alexeyshockov/] from Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Karavan-Saray: Eurovaran, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gauptvakhta: Eurovaran, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pushkin monument: Алексей Нигматзянов, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons