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Platov International Airport

Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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Rostov-on-Don's modern gateway to southern Russia.

Opened
2017
Location
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Platov International Airport is a modern international airport serving Rostov-on-Don, a major city in southern Russia near the Don River. It replaced the older Rostov-on-Don Airport (Rostov Vostochny) and was purpose-built to meet growing aviation demand in the region. The airport opened in 2017 and was named after Matvei Platov, a famous Cossack general from the Napoleonic Wars era. It was constructed in part to handle increased traffic associated with the 2018 FIFA World Cup, for which Rostov-on-Don was one of the host cities. Platov serves both domestic Russian routes and a range of international destinations, functioning as a key hub for air travel in the southern federal district of Russia.
Terminals
The airport features a single modern passenger terminal designed to handle several million passengers annually.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Rostov-on-Don by road, with bus and taxi services available; the journey takes approximately 35–45 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Platov have included Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Rossiya Airlines, and Pobeda, among other Russian and international airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Matvei Platov, a celebrated Cossack ataman and Napoleonic-era general.
  • ›Built as a greenfield airport to replace the aging Rostov Vostochny Airport, which subsequently closed.
  • ›Designed in part to serve the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Rostov-on-Don.
  • ›Located approximately 30 km from the city center of Rostov-on-Don.
  • ›The terminal design incorporates references to Don Cossack cultural motifs.
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to the Caucasus where the Don River meets Southern charm.

Rostov-on-Don is a major port city in southern Russia situated on the Don River, serving as the economic and cultural hub of the North Caucasus region. Founded as a fortress in 1749, it grew into a bustling trade center and today blends Soviet-era architecture with modern development and a lively cafe culture.

The city earned the nickname 'Papa' among Russian cities for its historically bold, entrepreneurial spirit. Visitors find a warm southern atmosphere, tree-lined boulevards, colorful street art, and a population known for hospitality and a love of outdoor socializing along the riverfront.

  • •Gorky Park — beloved riverside park ideal for walks and river views
  • •Rostov Regional Museum of Local Lore — traces the region's rich history from antiquity
  • •Pokrovsky Cathedral — striking 18th-century Orthodox cathedral with ornate interiors
  • •Pushkinskaya Street — elegant pedestrian boulevard lined with cafes and historic buildings
  • •Central Market (Krytyy Rynok) — vibrant indoor market showcasing local produce and culture
  • •Paramanov Warehouses — atmospheric 19th-century ruins on the riverbank, now an urban landmark

Getting around: Rostov-on-Don has an extensive network of trams, trolleybuses, and minibuses called marshrutki that cover most of the city affordably. Taxis are widely available and inexpensive; apps like Yandex Go are the most convenient option for reliable ridesharing and should be the default choice for visitors unfamiliar with local routes.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) offer the most pleasant weather, with warm temperatures and minimal rain.

Local food: Try freshly caught Don River fish such as sudak and bream, along with shashlik, plov, and rich southern-style borscht served at local stolovayas and riverside restaurants.

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Encyclopaedia

Platov International Airport is an airport close to the stanitsa of Grushevskaya, Aksaysky District, Rostov Oblast, Russia near the city of Novocherkassk northeast of Rostov-on-Don. It serves Rostov-on-Don and started operation in December 2017. It is named after Matvei Platov.

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