Why go
- City in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
- Served by Menzelinsk Airport.
History
Naberezhnye Chelny is the second largest city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. A major industrial center, Naberezhnye Chelny stands on the Kama River 225 kilometers (140 mi) east of Kazan near Nizhnekamsk Reservoir. Population: 548,434 (2021 census); 513,193 (2010 census); 509,870 (2002 census); 500,309 (1989 Soviet census).
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Aerocondor 2B (CRJ-200) · 4 routes: Baku, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319, A320, SU9) · 1 route: Moscow
- Atlasjet KK (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 1 route: Dushanbe
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Menzelinsk Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Набережные Челны, 7 km); routes include Набережные Челны – Соколки, Теплоход М-8: Набережные Челны ↔ Соколка, Метеор Казань – Набережные Челны.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.