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Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Baikonur is a city in Kazakhstan on the northern bank of the Syr Darya river. It is currently leased and administered by the Russian Federation until 2050.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Kazakhstan with a Russian spaceport.
  • Served by Baikonur Krayniy International Airport (BXY).

History

Baikonur is a city in Kazakhstan on the northern bank of the Syr Darya river. It is currently leased and administered by the Russian Federation until 2050. It was constructed to serve the Baikonur Cosmodrome with administrative offices and employee housing. During the Soviet period, the town was known as Leninsk, and was sometimes referred to as Zvezdograd. It was officially renamed Baikonur by Russian president Boris Yeltsin on December 20, 1995.

Restaurants & places to go

Питпорт
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · pitport.ru
Indoor
Три Самурая
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · xn--80aawrrdefo6j.xn--p1ai
Indoor

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Airports

Baikonur Krayniy International Airport (BXY) 4.5 km to the centre
Baikonur, BAY, KZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Yubileyniy Airfield 48 km to the centre
Töretam, KZY, KZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Zhosaly Airport 65 km to the centre
Zhosaly, KZY, KZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
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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 Baikonur Krayniy International Airport (BXY); 2 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 Baikonur, Kazakhstan. 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.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.