Which airport should I fly into for Shakhty?

For long-haul and international flights, Platov International Airport (ROV) is the main gateway near Shakhty. The closest airport, Platov International Airport (ROV), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Shakhty?

The nearest is about 19 mi (31 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Shakhty?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Shakhty

The closest airports to Shakhty, Russia: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Shakhty, Russia is Platov International Airport (ROV), about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ROV	Platov International AirportRostov-on-Don, Russia	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	International
RVI	Rostov-na-Donu AirportRostov-on-Don, Russia	36 mi / 58 km	1 hr 5 min	Regional
VSG	Luhansk International AirportLuhansk, Ukraine	63 mi / 101 km	1 hr 53 min	International
TGK	Taganrog Yuzhny AirportTaganrog, Russia	73 mi / 117 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional
SEV	Sievierodonetsk AirportSievierodonetsk, Ukraine	112 mi / 181 km	2 hr 37 min	Regional
DOK	Donetsk International AirportDonetsk, Ukraine	117 mi / 189 km	2 hr 44 min	International
EIK	Yeysk AirportYeysk, Russia	118 mi / 190 km	2 hr 45 min	Regional
MPW	Mariupol International AirportMariupol, Ukraine	137 mi / 220 km	3 hr 11 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Platov International Airport (ROV) is the most convenient at about 19 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Shakhty. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ROV.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ROV saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Shakhty is Platov International Airport (ROV), about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road.