Salavat Yulaev Monument
A large equestrian monument above the Belaya River to Salavat Yulaev, the 18th-century Bashkir national hero and poet; it is one of the symbols of the city.
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Ufa: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ufa is the capital of Bashkortostan, on the Belaya River west of the southern Urals. It is a city of mosques, monuments and parks, with a strong Bashkir identity.
Ufa airports
From the airport to central Ufa
Ufa airport is about 20 km from central Ufa.
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Ufa 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 Ufa depends a lot on traffic.
Ufa
Things to do in Ufa
Lala Tulpan Mosque
A mosque with two tall tulip-shaped minarets, one of the symbols of modern Ufa.
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Monument of Friendship
A tall obelisk with a monumental staircase above the Belaya River, built to mark 400 years of Bashkiria's union with Russia.
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Khakimov Mosque
A historic red-brick mosque with two green-topped minarets, in the centre of Ufa.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Ufa?
Ufa is served by Ufa (UFA).
How far is the airport from central Ufa?
Ufa airport is about 20 km from central Ufa.
How do I get from the airport to central Ufa?
From Ufa airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ufa?
Highlights of Ufa include Salavat Yulaev Monument, Lala Tulpan Mosque, Monument of Friendship, and Khakimov Mosque.
Photo credits
- Salavat Yulaev Monument: Александр Байдуков, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lala Tulpan Mosque: Vladimir Morozov, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Monument of Friendship: Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Khakimov Mosque: Александр Байдуков, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons