Why go
- Capital city of Republic of Karelia, Russia.
- Served by Petrozavodsk Airport (PES).
History
Petrozavodsk is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, which stretches along the western shore of Lake Onega for some 27 kilometers (17 mi). The population of the city is 280,890 as of 2022.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Svyaz Rossiya 7R (CRJ-200) · 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 Petrozavodsk Airport (PES); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PES has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Moscow). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Причал №6, 2.5 km); routes include Петрозаводск — Шальский.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Petrozavodsk, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.