About Stavropol
Stavropol, a small city on the southwestern side of the Russian Federation, is also known as "Şetkale". According to many people, the story of the city's name is based on a large crucifix made of stone, which was found during the construction of the castle. Stavropol which means "the city of the cross" is one of the most tranquil and smallest cities in Russia today, though it was an important center in ancient times.
The livelihood of the city usually depends on industries such as machinery, clothing, and woodworking. In the city, there are also wonderful green areas where you can go for a walk though they are just a few and there are also historical and touristic sites you can come across.
Spring and summer months are the ideal period to visit Stavropol when the temperatures rise to higher and higher levels. Although the temperatures are higher in the city than in the northern parts of Russia throughout the year, please remember to put some thick clothes that will protect you against the cold into your suitcase for your travel, especially during the winter months.
Transportation to Stavropol City Center from Airport
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
In Stavropol, which has all the features that a developed city should have, public transportation network has spread almost all over the city. The city has a highly developed public transportation system in terms of the means of transportation and route diversity.
Buses, trolleybuses, minibuses, taxis and car rental meet the majority of the urban transportation needs. You can easily find the stops of these means of transportation in Stavropol. Operating hours of the urban transportation services are from 05:30 am to 10:30 pm. When you have reached Stavropol Airport, you can get to the city center in a short time by using one of the means of transportation such as suburban train, minibus, bus and taxi.
Train
You can travel to the city center from the airport by train. After reaching the city center, from here you can also travel to any part of the city by train. There are suburban trains offering urban and intercity transportation service. You can get on these trains from the railway station located in the city.
Bus
Bus, which is one of the commonly used means of transportation for travelling to the city center from Stavropol Airport, is an affordable alternative. In Stavropol, where the buses having 27 different routes offer actively service, it is very comfortable to travel to the city center from the airport by bus. You can easily see the bus stops just outside Stavropol Airport and get on one of the buses according to your destination. Before getting on any bus, remember to check its route in order not to get on the wrong bus.
Minibus
The minibuses offering service in the city with a total of 61 minibus stops are among the most popular means of public transportation preferred by domestic and foreign tourists. If you want to benefit from Stavropol minibuses, which are the most popular means of transportation in the city thanks to their affordability and comfort, you need to pay the fare according to the common ticket system.
Thanks to the minibuses waiting at the exit of Stavropol Airport terminal building, you can easily reach many different parts of the city. You can choose one of the minibus routes 4, 102a, 102d, 102, 108, 119, 120a Aeroport, 120, 125 and 127 depending on your destination. The fare is 18 rubles. The minibus route 120a Aeroport costs more than the others; 30 rubles.
Taxi
Taxi is one of the commonly used transportation alternatives in the city. By paying approximately 400-500 rubles, you can get to the city center from the airport by taxi. If you want to travel to the city center by taxi, you can get in contact with OPUS (+7 879 227 89 56) or Evropa Taxi (+7 865 256 66 66). These companies are one of the most popular and economical taxi companies in the city.
Car Rental
You can also travel to the city center by renting a car. There are world-famous car rental companies at the airport. These companies are Sixt, Avis, Auto Europe, Alamo, Budget and Fox Rent a Car. By contacting one of these companies, you can have a comfortable travel to the city.