Why go
- City in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
- Served by Baikal International Airport (UUD).
History
Ulan-Ude is the capital city of Buryatia, Russia, located about 100 kilometers (62 mi) southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga. According to the 2021 Census, 437,565 people lived in Ulan-Ude; up from 404,426 recorded in the 2010 Census, making the city the third-largest in the Russian Far East by population.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (CRJ-200) · 3 routes: Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Manzhouli
- S7 Airlines S7 (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Beijing, Moscow, Novosibirsk
- NordStar Airlines Y7 (ATR 42) · 2 routes: Chita, Krasnoyarsk
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319) · 1 route: Moscow
- Aircompany Yakutia R3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Yakutsk
- Ural Airlines U6 (A319) · 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.
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 Baikal International Airport (UUD); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UUD has direct flights to 10 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Moscow, Beijing, Chita, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ulan-Ude, Russia. 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.