Minsk National Airport (formerly Minsk-2) is the most important international airport serving in Belarus, located 42 km east of the capital Minsk, geographically located in the territory of the Smalyavichy Raion, but administratively managed by Minsk’s Kastrychnitski District.
The airport serves as the hub for Belarusian flag carrier Belavia and cargo carriers TransAVIAexport Airlines, Genex and Rubystar Airways. In addition, companies that provide private plane charter services frequently use the airport.
Minsk private jet charter prices
Although Belarus air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Minsk are as follows.
| Light Jet | 15.600 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 21.400 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 28.700 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
The complex history of Minsk Airport
The first major airport of the region, Minsk-1, was built in 1933. The first aircraft to use the airport was a Kalinin K-5. In 1935, the first regular routes from Minsk-1 to destinations within Belarus began. In 1936, the first postal and passenger flight services to Moscow were launched. In the 1970s, the airport served more than one million passengers a year, setting a record in its region. It was Minsk’s main airport until the new Minsk-2 airport, opened in 1982, was named Minsk National Airport.
Construction of the Minsk-2 airport began in 1977. In 1979, a new runway with a length of 3640 m and a width of 60 m became operational. It was opened in 1982 after the necessary infrastructure of the Minsk-2 airport was prepared in 1981. The first passenger flight was made with a Tupolev Tu-134. In the same years, private plane traffic started to gain intensity.
On July 1, 1983, in accordance with the decision of the USSR Ministry of Civil Aviation, the “Minsk Second Joint Aviation Division” was created. This date was accepted as the foundation day of the airport.
Flights decreased after the USSR collapsed
After the start of regular flights at the airport after 1983, passenger traffic reached 2,2 million people until 1990. From 1991 onwards, the number of flights began to decrease due to the collapse of the Soviet Union and other resulting geopolitical changes. The number of passengers, which was 516.000 in 1998, decreased to 480.000 in 2000, and by the end of the year this figure was 400.000. This pause period lasted until 2007 and after this year an increase in the number of passengers using the facilities was observed. Due to the significant increase in passenger traffic in 2008, it was time for the airport to make important decisions. In 2008, a few renovations were made at the facilities. Although it did not make a big progress in terms of facilities in general, the number of passengers arriving at the airport in 2008 was 1.010.695, and this figure was recorded as 4.536.644 in 2018. Private aircraft rental intensity has increased significantly in 2018 compared to previous years.
Transportation From Minsk Airport to the city center
Located 42 km east of Minsk, there is a free (only for registered vehicles) highway connection to the city from the airport. Free short-term parking is available in front of the terminal. Minsk National Airport is connected by the M2 highway. Bus, train, taxi and parking services are provided at the facilities. There are special areas for private jet charter services within the facilities. The aerodrome is served by buses 300Э and 173Э, departing from the Centralny bus station.
Minsk nightlife and places to visit
In the city of Minsk, which stands out with its nightlife, Blackhall bar is one of the most popular entertainment venues for tourists. Nightclubs such as Club Madison, Club Next, and Jack Club are among the entertainment venues that stand out with the concept parties they organize on different days.
Of course, Minsk is not only known with its nightlife; Park of Stones, Graffiti Street, St. Elisabeth Monastery, Independence Square can be counted at the beginning of the places that should be visited during the day. In addition, the Belarusian National Library in the city is the cultural center of the country.
