Why go
- City in Kamchatka Krai, Russia.
- Served by Yelizovo Airport (PKC).
History
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is a port city and the administrative center of Kamchatka Krai, Russia. It is located in the Far East of the country and lies along the coast of Avacha Bay by the Pacific Ocean, nearby Khalaktyrskoye Lake. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 164,900. The Port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy is on Avacha Bay.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319, 737, 777-300ER) · 3 routes: Khabarovsk, Moscow, Vladivostok
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320) · 2 routes: Khabarovsk, Vladivostok
- Transaero Airlines UN (777-300) · 1 route: Moscow
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 Yelizovo Airport (PKC); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PKC has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Moscow, Moscow). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.