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Irkutsk International Airport

Irkutsk, Russia

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Destinations

ICAO

UIII

Elevation

1675 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Irkutsk International Airport

IKT

Location

Irkutsk · IRK · Russia

Connectivity

41 routes · 28 destinations

Position

52.267°, 104.396° · 1675 ft elev.

Visa & Entry

e-Visa (select countries), Embassy visas

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Siberia's gateway connecting Russia's east to the world.

Opened

1925

Location

Irkutsk, Russia

Irkutsk International Airport (IKT/UIII) is the primary commercial airport serving Irkutsk, one of the largest cities in Siberia, Russia. Situated near Lake Baikal, the airport handles a significant volume of domestic Russian traffic as well as international routes to Asia and beyond. The airport has a long history as a strategic aviation hub in eastern Siberia, dating back to the Soviet era. It serves as an important connection point for travelers visiting the Lake Baikal region, which is a major tourist and ecological destination. Irkutsk Airport has undergone modernization efforts over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand, though plans for a new greenfield airport have been discussed to eventually replace the current facility, which is located relatively close to the city center.

Terminals

The airport operates with a single main terminal building handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 7 kilometers from the city center and is accessible by taxi, ride-hailing services, and public bus routes.

Airlines here

Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya Airlines are major carriers, alongside S7 Airlines, Pobeda, and Ural Airlines serving key domestic and international routes.

Notable facts

›Irkutsk Airport is one of the busiest airports in Siberia by passenger throughput.
›The airport serves as a key hub for travelers accessing Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
›International destinations have included cities in China, Mongolia, and other Asian countries.
›Discussions have taken place regarding construction of a new airport to replace the aging current facility.
›The airport's proximity to the city center raises noise and safety considerations typical of urban airports.

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Route map (27 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Cargoitalia

San Juan Airlines

Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Routes

IKT → HTA2G · AN4

IKT → YKS2G · A81

IKT → ULK2G · AN4

IKT → KCK2G · AN4

IKT → UKX2G · AN4

IKT → BTK2G · A81

IKT → ODO2G · AN4

IKT → OVB2G · A81

IKT → MJZ6R · 738

IKT → ULK6R · AN4

IKT → NZHHU · 738

IKT → OVBIOS · CR2

IKT → UKXIOS · AN4

IKT → ABAIOS · AN4

IKT → HRBIOS · CR2

IKT → HTAIOS · CR2

IKT → KJAIOS · CR2

IKT → ODOIOS · AN4

IKT → UUDIOS · CR2

IKT → KYZIOS · AN4

IKT → ULKIOS · AN4

IKT → OSSKR · 320

IKT → FRUKR · 320

IKT → DYUR3 · 73W

IKT → NERR3 · DH4

IKT → YKSR3 · 73W 73H

IKT → TASR3 · 73H

IKT → GDXS7 · 320

IKT → PEKS7 · 320

IKT → YKSS7 · 738

IKT → BKKS7 · 320

IKT → DMES7 · 320

IKT → OVBS7 · 320 738

IKT → VVOS7 · 320

IKT → SVOSU · 320

IKT → KHVSU · 319

IKT → DYUSZ · 737

IKT → DMEU6 · 320

IKT → HRBU6 · 320

IKT → VKOUN · 738

IKT → KJAY7 · AT5

Aircraft operating here

Antonov AN-2411 routes Airbus A32011 routes Boeing 737-8005 routes Canadair Regional Jet 2005 routes Antonov An-1483 routes 73W2 routes 73H2 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes Airbus A3191 routes Boeing 7371 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-5001 routes

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