It is more convenient to get to Kaliningrad from Khrabrovo Airport which is located 20 km northeast of the city.
Passenger service takes place in 2 terminals. For those who fly on an internal flight, the second floor in Sector A will be suitable, and for external flights — Sector C.
Flight registration in the first case starts in 2 hours and ends in 40 minutes. For passengers in sector C, this rule is increased to 3 hours for check-in.
Inside the airport there are 2 cafes and 2 restaurants. For lovers of duty-free, 4 confectionery stores, 1 fish store, 6 souvenir stores, 1 food store and 2 bookstores are open.
Storage rooms are located in the central hall of the terminal to the right of the arrival sector.
The VIP, Business and Priority Pass lounges offer increased comfort to passengers.
The distance from Kaliningrad to Khrabrovo Airport is 25 km away. There are three ways for a tourist to get to it:
Bus (city flight, № 144, № 244)
It takes 45 minutes to get from Khrabrovo Airport by city transport. It is far from a fact that you will be able to get on the bus, because picking up luggage, reaching the stop and waiting for public transport will take some time. In this case, the bus is unlikely to expect one passenger..
2. Taxi
Taxi to Khrabrovo Airport will be expensive. The trip will take 30 minutes. Many drivers still ride to the airport within minutes of the trip.
Therefore, the higher the time — the higher the cost of the trip.
3. Minibus (№ 244)
It is possible to get by this type of transport in 40 minutes.
The advantages of a fixed-route taxi do not go much far from the bus — there is an opportunity to make stops, but for each driver will not be able to provide such a service, alas.
If you value your time and strength, there is another way to move.
Transfer is a private transfer with a personal driver who will quickly take you from the airport to a specific destination.
This method of moving is becoming more popular. And that's why:
Responsive execution
The transfer will be made under any weather conditions and at any time of the day. The driver will arrive in advance and will wait for you with a sign while you get by plane to Khrabrovo airport.
The trip will take place according to the plan, and you will instantly get to the hotel, villa or other specified point.
Ease of movement
When choosing a transfer in advance, you will be expected to select a car or car of this class, if this is provided by the description of the service on the site.
3. Professional service
The need to think through the upcoming route does not fall by itself.
The accompanying person is perfectly oriented on the ground.
4.Travel safety
Transfer from Khrabrovo Airport to your hotel is safe.
Vehicles are regularly inspected.
All drivers are required to undergo a medical check before taking up a new order.
Kaliningrad is a unique European city which is often compared with the former Koenigsberg. Until 1946 it belonged to Germany and only then passed into the possession of Russia.
To get to know the history of the place we offer to visit the following sights:
1. King's Gate
In Kaliningrad there are seven gates. The Royal Gate is one of them.
This is one of Koenigsberg's most magnificent buildings. Previously, they served as defense for military transfers and most recently became part of the Museum of the World Ocean.
On the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Kaliningrad the gate was restored. You can observe them from almost anywhere in the city.
2. World Ocean Museum
In addition to a diverse collection of seashells, corals and other amazing marine creatures, it is worth seeing alive the embankment of the historical fleet, which stretches to St. Petersburg.
The variety of ships, submarines and even the Krasin icebreaker is fascinating and returns here for new vivid impressions.
3. Kaliningrad Amber Museum
Amber is the natural wealth of Kaliningrad. Its creation began in the Neolithic era (approximately 2000 BC). Since then in the Kaliningrad Amber Museum you can learn everything about local fishing, its properties and the history of the appearance of sunstone.
4. Curonian Spit
A sand formation called the Curonian Spit will help to capture a piece of the Baltic Sea. Its length covers 98 km and acts as a natural barrier between the salty Baltic Sea and the freshwater Gulf of Curonian.
Huge dunes are located next to the upper marshes, and majestic forests border cozy sandy beaches.
To get acquainted with the place, 6 ecological trails have been created. They allow you to bypass the selected area of the protected area without harm to nature.
5. Fish village
14 tourist sites are located in the Fish Village. These are hotels, jewelry shops, their own river station, sports and entertainment complex and tourist centers. In addition, observation towers are open for tourists.
A tourist can travel in all possible ways - by train, car or plane.
If you enter Kaliningrad by train, you must apply for a visa before doing so, since the train crosses the border between Belarus and Lithuania. Citizens of the Russian Federation and the CIS require a visa only to Lithuania.
How to get a transit visa to Kaliningrad?
— sign up for an appointment at the Lithuanian Embassy;
— collect documents according to the requirements (they will be told you in detail at the Embassy);
— to be interviewed;
— pay the duty;
— wait for a decision.
Moving by car, you will need schengen. You can choose the design of transit or double schengen. Citizens of Russia and the CIS, who chose the plane will not issue any documents. The only important document is a civilian passport.
Punctuality!