Minsk has two airports, the tiny and hardly used Minsk-I in the city centre and the larger Minsk-II, where the majority of international flights arrive and depart. 

 

A classic Soviet-Realist building not dissimilar to the façade of the nearby airport in Vilnius, Minsk-1, some 3km south of the centre, qualifies as an airport at all. A currency exchange and café are the only services.

Getting to town Bus N°100 goes to the city centre and runs along Nezavisimosti. Buy a ticket on board for 1500BYR. Taxis outside may or may not be reliable. See Taxis for details on how to spot which is which. 

 

The city’s main international airport, National Airport Minsk (Minsk-2), is located 42 km north-east of the city. Once you go through the usual customs torture, you end up at the arrivals hall on the first floor. The currency exchange, directly opposite, usually operates when flights arrive. Otherwise, head to the larger one on the second floor (Open 09:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 20:00). An ATM is located on the third floor, next to departure gate N°1. For public telephones, long distance calls, Internet and post, head to the post office on the third floor.

Getting to town Taxis can be found parked outside gates N°5 and 6. If you’re quoted more than €25 for a ride into the city centre you’re literally and metaphorically being taken for a ride. Bus N°300 goes to both bus stations in the city. Pay the driver currently about 10,000 BYR. Buses run between around 04:15 and 01:00.