Mogilev, Belarus — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Mogilev Region, Belarus.
Served by Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base (TXC).

History

Mogilev, or Mahilyow, is a city in eastern Belarus. It is located on the Dnieper River, about 76 kilometres from the border with Russia's Smolensk Oblast and 105 km from Bryansk Oblast. As of 2025, it has a population of 352,896. In 2011, its population was 360,918, up from an estimated 106,000 in 1956. It serves as the administrative centre of Mogilev Region, and is the third-largest city in Belarus.

Restaurants & places to go

Шпарки лось

Cafe · ГЦ "Гранд Цэнтр" #ХаткаСмачнайЕжы +375 (29) 954-77-54 Дастаўка да 60 хвілін Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 22А Першамайская вуліца · shparkilos.by

Indoor

KFC

Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 57 Першамайская вуліца, Магілёў · kfc.by

Indoor

Бургер Кинг

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 41А Пушкінскі праспект, Магілёў · burger-king.by

Indoor

Mak.by

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · mak.by

Indoor

Амазонка

Japanese, Local, Pasta, Russian, Sandwich, Sushi, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-05:00 · 38 · instagram.com

Indoor

Буффет

Diner, Italian Pizza, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 5 Камсамольская вуліца · buffet.by

Indoor

Пицца Темпо

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 57 Першамайская вуліца, Магілёў · pizzatempo.by

Indoor

Burger Master

Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · burgermaster.com

Indoor

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Airports

Mogilev Airport (MVQ) 17 km to the centre

Mogilev, MA, BY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Novo-Pashkovo Airfield 7.6 km to the centre

Mahiylow / Mogilev, MA, BY

Outdoor

Obsianka Airstrip 46 km to the centre

MA, BY

Outdoor

Gorki 59 km to the centre

Gorki, MA, BY

Outdoor

Where things are

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base (TXC); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mogilev, Belarus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.