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Minsk International Airport (MSQ)

(Нацыянальны аэрапорт «Мінск»)
International Airport
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    Anton C.
    "Airport bus (transfer) to the Minsk city 2$ price, taxi 20$ max!!"(3 Tips)
    Gleb M.
    "Get here 1hr before departure anywhere, and you’ll be on time."(4 Tips)
    Ivan D.
    "Business class area is way less comfortable than common one."(2 Tips)
    Timofey S.
    "Union cafe close to the stairs to business lounge"(2 Tips)
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  • Scott K.
    Scott KimmelJune 28, 2014
    They treated me very well, got me through passport control quickly and were very pleasant. The only problem is that I didn't want to leave.
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  • Jan A.heart icon on user image
    Jan A.May 21, 2018
    Clean, well organized airport. Both entry into and exit from Belarus were a breeze. AP taxi service cheap and reliable. Some western airports, especially in the U. S., should learn from this place.
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  • Cristiano B.
    Cristiano BettaApril 8, 2015
    Getting a visa at the airport? Prepare to walk up and down a hallway and some stairs over and over again. My advise: either get it at home or make sure to bring a passport photo and proof of insurance
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  • Zeliha K.
    Zeliha K.June 30, 2018
    Be carefull with the taxi drivers! Even though normal price is 40 ruble to the city they cheat!!! they take 100 ...
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  • Dmytroheart icon on user image
    DmytroAugust 29, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Some 40 kilometers from the Minsk city, without any sane transportation to/from the city. So even during long connections you’re not likely to go sightseeing
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  • Timofey S.
    Timofey SobolevskyMay 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    You can find a free Wi-Fi (not only first 15 minutes) near the Union cafe close to the stairs to business lounge
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  • Boris D.heart icon on user image
    Boris DusJune 19, 2016
    The Soviet Union airport. So bad. Inside and outside. You can find a free wife on the third floor. A coffee shop Prime Time. Pass: primecafe.
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  • Lexisheart icon on user image
    LexisJune 5, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Aw.U have to experience the quest called"wi-fi":)if u want to get some,remember,once you passed security and passport control you can't buy wifi card, u can do it only at the check in area 😄😂 enjoy!
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  • Anya R.heart icon on user image
    Anya RoxieSeptember 6, 2022
    A nice small airport. Everything is very well organized that’s why all the procedures are quick. Also in duty free there is a good range of ‘Moschino’ bags and prices are very decent.
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  • Anna K.
    Anna K.November 26, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    You can charge your phone between 2nd and 3rd entrance at Departures. Use free WiFi in Prime Time cafe or at coffeeshop near the 1st check-in desk. After security control there's WiFi in bar.
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  • Darafei P.heart icon on user image
    Darafei PraliaskouskiApril 9, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Wait for a bus on a lower platform - just 1€ to get to the nearest metro - taxi wants up to 40€!
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  • Assyl T.heart icon on user image
    Assyl TobakabulovDecember 9, 2015
    You need to buy a wifi pre-paid card to use wifi. 60C for 1 hour, $1 for 10 hours. Wifi signal is week. Only good place to use wifi is near the staircase in the centre.
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  • Leo D.heart icon on user image
    Leo D.November 18, 2018
    WiFi is not free and it is slow. ❗️❗️❗️ Also be aware of Taxi scam ❌❌❌ - all taxi-guys are cheating and you will pay 3-4x of normal price (which is max 60 rub, ~€25)
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  • Gleb M.heart icon on user image
    Gleb MartinovJune 9, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Looks dated but is very efficient. Get here 1hr before departure anywhere, and you’ll be on time.
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  • Artiom S.heart icon on user image
    Artiom SamusevichNovember 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    250.000 руб (20€) - price for taxi from Airport to Minsk-Uruch'e
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  • Maxim K.
    Maxim KsendzovMarch 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you have to stay overnight here for an early departure, this airport offers a limited number of rooms for a price up to 25€/night for a single. Ask for 'Komnata Materi I Rebyonka' at the Info desk.
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  • Eva
    EvaNovember 5, 2016
    There is an MTC store to buy a local sim card close to the exit of gate 5/6 at arrivals. Cash exchange only possible in the first floor at Belarussian bank booth.
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  • Nikita S.
    Nikita SokolskySeptember 12, 2016
    Uber from the airport is 12$ and takes 45 minutes to city center. WiFi is only free for 15 minutes, 1$ per day otherwise.
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  • Chenghao F.
    Chenghao FuMay 10, 2019
    The terminal looks like a space station from distance — yes very cool and welcome to USSR
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  • Vitaly B.heart icon on user image
    Vitaly BorovykApril 13, 2018
    It’s like to travel in time, 20 years back
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  • Lena G.heart icon on user image
    Lena G.January 6, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Very continent airport with simple navigation. Bar with coffee and other drinks next to almost each Gate
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  • Eva
    EvaNovember 5, 2016
    The сырники from Burger King in Terminal B are delicious.
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  • Cenker K.heart icon on user image
    Cenker KöseSeptember 28, 2016
    Only public transport to the center is express bus line, and it takes about 35 minutes.
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  • Ali K.heart icon on user image
    Ali KeyAugust 16, 2014
    You can catch a regular bus to the Minsk city. Taxi prices crazy high.
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  • Adam P.heart icon on user image
    Adam PJanuary 2, 2019
    Your medical insurance needs go on paper. Feels like 1990 before smart phones were invented.
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  • Tom R.
    Tom Rooney TravelsSeptember 2, 2017
    A nice airport with efficient staff
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  • Dennis A. V.
    Dennis A. Van PouckeAugust 15, 2018
    This airport feels really small. But everything goes quick & efficient.
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  • Александър Т.
    Александър ТаррJanuary 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Finally one part of it is renovated,hope that someday will be all of it.
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  • Alexander Z.
    Alexander ZabelkinFebruary 12, 2014
    Huge renovation in progress, for world hockey championship, i guess. Before done, best restaurant is at right most, Liner.
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  • Marta A.heart icon on user image
    Marta AbdraimovaMay 8, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Among all the coffee spots none of them is good. 😿
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  • Andrew O BC 翁.heart icon on user image
    Andrew O BC 翁May 7, 2015
    Friendly airport but security a bit tight here
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  • Andriyheart icon on user image
    AndriyDecember 23, 2018
    Don't be surprised to get simplified version of Uber in Minsk that doesn't support multiple destinations and can change payment method to cash on the go. Install yandex.taxi instead.
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  • Ainagul A.
    Ainagul AstanaMay 31, 2014
    No information desk in transit area, only gates info. No wi-fi. Only in a designated area and u have to buy an access card. Your passport will be required!!!!
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  • Gizmon D.heart icon on user image
    Gizmon DalkılıçDecember 18, 2017
    İts nice airport #34gizmon
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  • Vassil M.
    Vassil MladjovJanuary 31, 2013
    If you are foreigner, you will need to buy medical insurance at the airport ;) not that expensive few Euro per day.
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  • Anton C.
    Anton ChernyhAugust 17, 2012
    Airport bus (transfer) to the Minsk city 2$ price, taxi 20$ max!!
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  • Tomasz W.
    Tomasz WłodarczykOctober 23, 2014
    Free wifi only near gate 5, Not that bad terminal, a new one. Taxis are ok, you'll find easily taxi accepting credit cards. At least 30 minutes to get to the city center
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  • Nina
    NinaDecember 26, 2011
    Allilua!! Thanx 2 Евгений- gate2 is the only place u can get wifi connection. Choose explorer rather than chrome
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  • Denis P.heart icon on user image
    Denis PolovinkinJune 28, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The cheapest duty free markets I’ve ever seen
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  • Maria S.
    Maria Sadovskaya-KomlachFebruary 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice discount in duty free shops: Tullamorw Dew 1L costs 13 EUR
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  • Andrei N.
    Andrei NSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Funny place, don't go there if y a in a bad mood; just take it easy, the staff there is doing some progress step by step.
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  • Yegor K.heart icon on user image
    Yegor KishilovJuly 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Stay cool and hydrated in hot weather. No AC. Only 2 of these in the waiting area
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  • Ivan D.heart icon on user image
    Ivan DomankovJuly 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Business class area is way less comfortable than common one.
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  • Kristianheart icon on user image
    KristianJuly 17, 2019
    All worries put to shame immediately.
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  • Zeliha K.
    Zeliha K.June 30, 2018
    be carefull with the mafia taxi drivers
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  • Tatyana S.
    Tatyana SnegovaAugust 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Did the bus driver mistakingly take us to sauna, not the airport? Get ready for intensive bleeding before boarding your flight.
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    Ольгерд 👤ГолубMay 15, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Arrival (ground floor)
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    Ольгерд 👤ГолубMay 15, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Departure (second floor)
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  • Piotr
    PiotrNovember 29, 2019
    Friendly staff and that's it.
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  • Saba
    SabaJuly 18, 2012
    Never, i repeat, never go for transfer flight here, add 50-100 dollars more to ur budget and take another rout.
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