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Vladivostok International Airport

Artyom, Russia
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Russia's premier gateway to the Asia-Pacific region.

Opened
1931
Location
Artyom, Russia
Vladivostok International Airport (VVO/UHWW), officially named after explorer Nikolai Muravyov-Amursky, serves the city of Vladivostok and the broader Primorsky Krai region of Russia's Far East. Located near the city of Artyom, approximately 44 kilometers north of central Vladivostok, it is the largest and busiest airport in the Russian Far East. The airport underwent significant reconstruction and expansion ahead of the 2012 APEC Summit hosted in Vladivostok, resulting in a modern international terminal. It serves as the primary hub for Aurora Airlines, the regional carrier of the Russian Far East, and handles connections to major Russian cities as well as international routes across Asia. With its strategic position on the Pacific Rim, the airport plays a key role in connecting Russia's easternmost major city with destinations in Japan, South Korea, China, and other Asian countries, making it an important node for both business and tourism traffic in the region.
Terminals
The airport features a modern international terminal opened in 2012 and a domestic terminal serving Russian regional routes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include the Aeroexpress rail link connecting the airport to Vladivostok's railway station, as well as taxis and bus services.
Airlines here
Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya, Aurora Airlines (the regional Far East hub carrier), and various Asian carriers including those serving Japan and South Korea operate here.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport was substantially upgraded for the 2012 APEC Summit hosted in Vladivostok.
  • ›It is the largest airport by passenger traffic in Russia's Far East.
  • ›The airport is officially named after 19th-century Russian explorer Nikolai Muravyov-Amursky.
  • ›Aurora Airlines, a subsidiary of Aeroflot focusing on Far East regional routes, is based here.
  • ›The airport sits close to the Trans-Siberian Railway terminus city of Vladivostok.
Official website Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (15 destinations)

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Routes

VVO → HKGCX · 320
VVO → BQSIOS · CR2
VVO → NRTJL · 320
VVO → ICNKE · 73J
VVO → FNJJS · T20
VVO → ICNOZ · 321
VVO → YKSR3 · SU9
VVO → PKCS7 · 320
VVO → IKTS7 · 320
VVO → NRTS7 · 320
VVO → HKGS7 · 320
VVO → ICNS7 · 320
VVO → OVBS7 · 320
VVO → PEKS7 · 320
VVO → UUSS7 · 320
VVO → OVBSU · 319
VVO → SVOSU · 77W 333
VVO → YKSSU · 319
VVO → ICNTK · 321
VVO → KHVSU · 319 737
VVO → PKCSU · 319
VVO → PUSSU · 319
VVO → ICNSU · 319 737
VVO → UUSSU · 319 737
VVO → DMEUN · 773
VVO → KHVY7 · 738 733
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City & Place Guide

A quiet industrial town near Vladivostok with Soviet-era charm.

Artyom is a mid-sized city in Primorsky Krai, located about 50 kilometers northeast of Vladivostok. Originally developed as a coal-mining hub in the Soviet era, the city now serves largely as a residential and transit area, home to Vladivostok International Airport — the region's main gateway to the Russian Far East.

While not a major tourist destination, Artyom offers an authentic glimpse into everyday Far Eastern Russian life. Its streets are lined with Soviet-era apartment blocks alongside newer developments, and the surrounding countryside provides access to forests and rural landscapes typical of Primorsky Krai.

  • •Vladivostok International Airport area — modern terminal worth exploring if you have a layover
  • •Artyom City Park — a local green space popular with families and evening strollers
  • •Soviet-era war memorials — several well-maintained monuments honoring WWII veterans
  • •Nearby Ussuri taiga forests — short drives lead to trails through wild Far Eastern woodland
  • •Local Orthodox churches — modest but active parish churches reflecting regional spiritual life
  • •Artyom central market — a lively spot to observe daily commerce and buy local produce

Getting around: Artyom is served by electric commuter trains (elektrichka) connecting it to Vladivostok in roughly 50–70 minutes, making rail the most reliable option. Local buses and marshrutky (shared minivans) cover routes within the city and to nearby villages. Taxis are affordable and widely available, and ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Taxi operate in the area.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn (May to September) offers the mildest weather, though summers can be humid with occasional monsoon rains.

Local food: Try fresh Pacific seafood including crab, scallops, and sea urchin, commonly available at local markets and eateries, alongside hearty Russian staples like borscht and pelmeni.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Vladivostok International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Vladivostok International Airport is an international airport located near Artyom, Primorsky Krai, Russia, roughly an hour's drive north of the center of the city of Vladivostok. It was formerly known as Knevichi Airport, named after the village of Knevichi.

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