Despite the fact that the airport in Ulan-Uda (Baikal) has international status, it often serves domestic Russian airlines. The airline is located 9 kilometers from the center of the capital of Buryatia towards its eastern part.
The artificial runway covered with reinforced concrete has a length of 2, 8 kilometers and allows to receive aircraft of any type, including wide-body aircraft. The capacity of the air harbor is six departures per hour.
History
The date of creation of the airport in Ulan-Uda falls on the beginning of the 20s of the last century. At that time, the enterprise was used mainly for servicing remote, inaccessible regions of Buryatia. By the beginning of the 90s, with the development of tourism, the airline expanded the geography of its flights. Today, regular air traffic connects the region not only with major Russian cities, but also with popular foreign tourist countries.
Services
The cozy terminal building has everything you need to create a comfortable stay for passengers. They are provided with comfortable waiting rooms, a room for a mother and child, a first-aid post, and a left-luggage office. For VIP passengers, there are superior lounges, where soft and alcoholic drinks will be offered for an additional fee. On the territory of the airline there is also a post office, ATMs, a currency exchange office, and there is free Wi-Fi.
There are also shops with souvenirs made of wood and leather, local products such as fish and pine nuts. You can satisfy your hunger in the Aeroplan airport cafe.
Transport
From the airport, urban transport has been established. The bus stop is located on the square next to the terminal building. From here, minibuses "Gazelle" leave every 15 minutes. All routes run through the central streets of the city.
You can also get to the city center using the services of the New Yellow Taxi transport company, with which the airport has signed a long-term cooperation agreement. You can order a car by phone while still in the air. Travel time from the airport to the center of the capital of Buryatia will take less than 20 minutes.
For passengers using personal transport, paid and free parking is provided.
