Which airport should I fly into for Yessentuki?

The closest airport, Mineralnyye Vody Airport (MRV), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Yessentuki?

The nearest is about 17 mi (27 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 Yessentuki?

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 Yessentuki

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

The nearest airport to Yessentuki, Russia is Mineralnyye Vody Airport (MRV), about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MRV	Mineralnyye Vody AirportMineralnyye Vody, Russia	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Regional
NAL	Nalchik AirportNalchik, Russia	53 mi / 86 km	1 hr 36 min	Regional
STW	Stavropol Shpakovskoye AirportStavropol, Russia	82 mi / 132 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
OGZ	Beslan AirportBeslan, Russia	105 mi / 169 km	2 hr 26 min	Regional
IGT	Magas AirportMagas, Russia	119 mi / 191 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional
SUI	Sukhumi Dranda AirportSukhumi, Georgia	119 mi / 192 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional
KUT	Kopitnari AirportKutaisi, Georgia	130 mi / 210 km	3 hr 2 min	Regional
GRV	Grozny North AirportGrozny, Russia	149 mi / 239 km	3 hr 27 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Mineralnyye Vody Airport (MRV) is the most convenient at about 17 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 Yessentuki. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MRV.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MRV 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 Yessentuki is Mineralnyye Vody Airport (MRV), about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.