The Motherland Calls
A monumental statue of about 85 metres on Mamayev Kurgan, a memorial to the Battle of Stalingrad and one of the largest statues in the world.
Tickets →Volgograd, Russia
Volgograd: airports, things to do and where to stay
Volgograd stretches for tens of kilometres along the right bank of the Volga. Formerly Stalingrad, it is known worldwide for the Battle of Stalingrad of 1942-43 and for the memorials on Mamayev Kurgan.
Volgograd airports
From the airport to central Volgograd
Volgograd Gumrak airport is about 15 km from central Volgograd.
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Volgograd 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 Volgograd depends a lot on traffic.
Volgograd
Things to do in Volgograd
Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum
The Battle of Stalingrad memorial museum by the Volga, with a large circular panorama painting and military equipment from the period.
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Central Embankment
A long riverside promenade along the Volga, with monuments, grand staircases and views of the river.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A large red-brick Orthodox cathedral with golden domes, near the Square of the Fallen Fighters and dedicated to St Alexander Nevsky.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Volgograd?
Volgograd is served by Volgograd Gumrak (VOG).
How far is the airport from central Volgograd?
Volgograd Gumrak airport is about 15 km from central Volgograd.
How do I get from the airport to central Volgograd?
From Volgograd Gumrak airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Volgograd?
Highlights of Volgograd include The Motherland Calls, Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum, Central Embankment, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Photo credits
- The Motherland Calls: duma.gov.ru, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum: Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Central Embankment: Redboston, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: Blytt, CC0, Wikimedia Commons