Petrozavodsk Airport

Petrozavodsk Airport, located in the Besovets area serving the city and the Republic of Karelia, opened in the mid-20th century (1960s) and operates a single small passenger terminal handling regional and seasonal traffic. As the main gateway to Lake Onega and Karelia’s forests, the airport is modest in size but important for domestic connections, especially flights to Moscow and nearby regional centers. Road access is straightforward with scheduled bus links, taxis and limited car rental and shuttle services to Petrozavodsk. Generally more affordable than major Russian hubs, it’s served by carriers such as Aeroflot, RusLine and occasional charter or low-cost services.