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Taxi is the most preferred means of transportation because Nalchik Airport is only 3 kilometers away from the city center. In addition, there are also the stops of some trolleybus lines and minibuses called "marshrutka" near the airport.

Bus and Mini-Bus

Nalchik city buses and mini-bus lines provide transportation to all parts of the city. These two types buses are connected to each other and you can reach Nalchik Airport at any time from wherever you are in the city with or without a transfer. Even if you are in a far distance from the city center, your transportation time shortens thanks to the fact that there are the bus stops in many points of the city.

There is a single and shared ticket system that is valid for all lines of city buses and trolleybuses. The most up-to-date ticket price is 10 rubles. On the other hand, the ticket prices for the mini-buses in the city vary according to the line number.

There are a total of 9 mini-buses in the city.  The mini-bus number 536 runs between Nal’chik (autovokzal No 1, ploshadka 6) and Tirniauz (administrac,ya); the mini-bus number 527 runs between Nal’chik (autovokzal No 1 ploshadka 4) and Vladikavkaz (autovokzal No 1) for 6 rubles; the mini-bus 333 runs between Baksan and Tirniauz; and the mini-bus 101 runs between Nal’chik (autovokzal No 1, plashadka 6) and Baksan.

Trolleybus

The most up-to-date price for one-way ride on trolleybus, which is the most active and preferred means of public transportation in the city is 10 rubles and it is much faster compared to the buses.

The trolleybuses running in Nalchik city with 7 lines in total have the lines number 1, 2, 3 and 4 are connected to each other and there are the stops at the most visited places of the city.

The trolleybus line 5 runs between “NZPP” and KBGU Berberkova (Pyatachok) between 08:40 and 09:32 and the trolleybus line 7 serves between KBGU Berbekova (Pyatachok) and Pticefabrika (p. Adiyukh).

Taxi

The most preferred means of transportation in the city is undoubtedly the taxis. The fact that both taxi fares are affordable and Nalchik is a small city promotes many people to take a taxi, because the places to visit in the city are usually in the city center. Even if you are in a place that is far from the city center, going to Nalchik Airport by taxi is affordable, as well as it is the fastest and comfortable option.

Rent a car

It is possible to see more car rental companies in the city compared to the airport terminal. It is very easy to get to Nalchik city center and its surroundings by the car you have rent. There is scarcely any traffic congestion in the city. It takes only 5 minutes to get to Nalchik Airport from the city center.

Airport Information

Nalchik Airport is located 3 kilometers north-east of the city center. It is a small airport and generally serves for small airplanes. As of 23rd June 2015, there are direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nalchik Airport.

There are direct flights from Nalchik Airport to Moscow on a regular basis. Vladikavkaz Airport, which is the closest airport to Nalchik Airport, is only 85 kilometers away. From the airport to Nalchik, there are transportation alternatives by public transportation such as bus and etc.

Since the distance between Abakan International Airport and Abakan city center is very short, you will not have difficulty in terms of transportation. If you will be staying at a hotel during your travel, remember that there are airport shuttle services in many accommodation centers. If you plan to use a means of public transportation, there is a trolleybus route operating between the airport and the city center. You can reach the city center in a short time by getting on a taxi at the airport exit.

Taxi

You can easily get on a taxi at the airport. Since the distance between the airport and city center is not very long, it will not cost much, and you can reach the city center in about ten minutes. Be sure that the taximeter runs.

Trolleybus

It is possible to reach the city center and other parts of the city by the trolleybus routes 3, 4 and 5 departing from the airport. You can get information about these routes by visiting the information desk located in the terminal. You can also get your ticket from here.

Hotel Shuttle

Almost all accommodation centers offering service in Abakan provide airport shuttle service for their guests. Some hotels offer this service for free. It is advised to get in contact with your hotel in advance before your travel and make a reservation if you decide using this service.