Why go
- Capital city of Tatarstan, Russia.
- Served by Kazan International Airport (KZN).
History
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area. Kazan is the fifth-largest city in Russia, being the most populous city on the Volga and within the Volga Federal District.
Where to stay
Ulitsa Zhukovskogo, 15, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420015 · chohotel.ru
ул. Бурхана Шахиди, 11/16, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · hotel-donquixote.ru
Kremlyovskaya St, 15 строение 25, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · giuseppe.ru
Ulitsa Karla Marksa, 6, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · kzn-cortinn.ru
Moskovskaya Ulitsa, 35, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420100 · venerakazan.ru
Ulitsa Kalinina, 3Б, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420043 · kazanpalace.com
Ulitsa Ostrovskogo, 26, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · luciano.ru
ул. Большая Красная, 50, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420015 · raymondhotel.ru
Fatima Amirkhan St, 1а, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420126 · kazanriviera.ru
Pushkin St, дом 26, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · aparthotel-kazan.com
Levo-Bulachnaya St, 36/1, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · bulak-hotel.ru
Peterburgskaya St, 1, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420107 · kazanhotelgroup.ru
Ulitsa Mayakovskogo, 30/16, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420012 · hotel-lampa.ru
Ulitsa Chernyshevskogo, 16, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · wings-hostel.ru
Ulitsa Ostrovskogo, д. 33, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · hotelart.ru
Peterburgskaya St, 14, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420107 · grk-europe.ru
Teatral'naya Ulitsa, 3, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · osobnyak-t.ru
Ulitsa Universitetskaya, 7, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · kazanhotelgroup.ru
Ulitsa Shigabutdina Mardzhani, 6, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420021 · tatarinn.ru
Ulitsa Ostrovskogo, 61, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420000 · bilyar-hotel.ru
Ulitsa Odnostoronka Grivki, 1, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420066 · kazan.amaks-hotels.ru
Pushkin St, 4, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420107 · hotel-tatarstan.ru
Ulitsa Zayni Sultana, 12, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420021 · kazan-sultan.ru
Ulitsa Nikolaya Yershova, 1а, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420015 · korston.ru
Ulitsa Chernyshevskogo, 21, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111 · doubletree3.hilton.com
7 Lesgafta Street, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420043 · radissonhotels.com
Ulitsa Vishnevskogo, 21, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420097 · bulgarhotel.ru
Peterburgskaya St, 52, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420074
Moskovskaya Ulitsa, 5, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420111
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Burger, Shawarma, Barbecue, Grill, Steak House, Fries, Soup, Russian, American, Regional, Kebab, Ice Cream, Breakfast, Tea, Juice, Bistro,… · grillboss.ru
Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Fish And Chips, International, Japanese, Local, Restaurant · Караоке-ресторан Opening hours: Mo-Fr 18:00-24:00; Sa-Su… · forsagekzn.ru
Georgian, Cafe · Есть доставка на дом Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · улица Чернышевского, 420111 · gg-group.ru
Italian, Burger, Sandwich, American, Restaurant · Ресторан выездного обслуживания DA Catering Opening hours: 24/7 · dacatering.ru
Cafe · кафе-музей татарской кухни Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00 · tatar.rest
Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · cinnabonrussia.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · dodopizza.ru
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · tanukifamily.ru
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00 · beanhearts.ru
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 51/1 улица Вишневского · rostics.ru
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · subway.ru
American, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Fish And Chips, Friture, Ice Cream, International, Italian Pizza, Mexican, Ramen, Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours:… · apollocafe.ru
Coffee, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 · prosto-cafe-kazan.ru
Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 420111 · tubatay.com
Russian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00 · 3 улица Алафузова, Казань · dobraya.su
Tatar, Russian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 · 34/16 Большая Красная улица · domstolovaya.ru
Chinese, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 · wwwtandu.ru
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · omnom.asia
German, Russian, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00 · 10 Астрономическая улица · beerhouse-kazan.ru
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30 · dreamsushi.ru
Pasta, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · empasta.ru
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00; Mo-Th,Su 12:00-24:00 · 8 улица Чернышевского · moremore.rest
Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · teafunny.ru
Uzbek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00; Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00 · 20 Московская улица · chaihona.ru
Pancake, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 11Б улица Рихарда Зорге · xn--90aamkcop0a.xn--p1ai
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su 13:00-23:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-24:00 · kaspiyka.ru
Beef Bowl, Breakfast, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Fish And Chips, Local, Regional, Russian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 · 50 к4 улица Мазита… · xn--80aauks4g.xn----8sbbsvbbe0abb0f.xn--p1ai
Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 64 улица Юлиуса Фучика · turgai-kazan.ru
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 420015 · malabar-kazan.ru
Shish-Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · shampurkzn.ru
Vietnamese, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 · 76 улица Достоевского
Tea, Local, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 · grill1.org
Local, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: halal · 14 Газовая улица, Казань · eniem-ashlary.ru
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-23:00; Tu-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · maram.su
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · koreafoodkzn.menuquickresto.ru
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2Г улица Марселя Салимжанова,…
Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-02:00,12:00-24:00
Greek, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 16 Товарищеская улица
Mediterranean, Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access
Shawarma, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: delivery, halal · 37А Волгоградская улица
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · 6 улица Академика Парина
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating
Ramen, Noodle, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
346 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kazan International Airport (KZN) 24 km to the centre
Kazan, TA, RU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Aerocondor, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Aeroflot Russian Airlines…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Moscow, St. Petersburg, Dushanbe, Khudzhand, Alma-ata… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 21 direct destinations
- Aerocondor 2B (CRJ-200) · 7 routes: Astrakhan, Belgorod, Chelyabinsk, Moscow, Sochi, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 3 routes: Dushanbe, Khudzhand, Moscow
- Uzbekistan Airways HY (A320) · 3 routes: Fergana, Samarkand, Tashkent
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319, A320, A321, SU9, A81) · 2 routes: Moscow, St. Petersburg
- Cyprus Turkish Airlines YK (146) · 2 routes: Bishkek, Osh
- Salzburg arrows SZ (737) · 2 routes: Dushanbe, Khudzhand
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Air Astana KC (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Alma-ata
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Maldivian Air Taxi 8Q (A321) · 1 route: Antalya
- Rossiya-Russian Airlines FV (A81) · 1 route: St. Petersburg
- S7 Airlines S7 (A319) · 1 route: Moscow
- Transaero Airlines UN (735) · 1 route: Moscow
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319, 737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- UTair-Express UR (ATR 72) · 1 route: Ufa
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.
Borisoglebskoye Airport 7.8 km to the centre
Kazan, TA, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Karaishevo Airfield 32 km to the centre
Karaishevo, TA, RU
Kurkachi Airfield 36 km to the centre
Kurkachi, TA, RU
Laishevo Airport 50 km to the centre
Laishevo, TA, RU
Getting there by ferry
Центр семьи Казан
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
River Station Kazan
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre · АО "Флот РТ"
Казань
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Верхний Услон
Ferry terminal · 8 km from the centre
Аракчино
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
Печищи
Ferry terminal · 9.7 km from the centre
Казань - Верхний Услон - Печищи
Ferry route · Флот РТ
Паромная переправа Аракчино - Верхний Услон
Ferry route
Паром: Аракчино → Верхний услон
Ferry route
Паром: Верхний Услон → Аракчино
Ferry route
Печищи - Набережные Моркваши
Ferry route · Флот РТ
Казань - Верхний Услон - Печищи - Свияжск
Ferry route
Казань - Свияжск
Ferry route · Флот РТ
Казань - Нижний Услон - Кзыл-Байрак
Ferry route · Флот РТ
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Kazan International Airport (KZN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KZN has direct flights to 21 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Moscow, St. Petersburg, Dushanbe, Khudzhand, Alma-ata…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Центр семьи Казан, 1.6 km); routes include Казань - Верхний Услон - Печищи, Паромная переправа Аракчино - Верхний Услон, Паром: Аракчино → Верхний услон.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kazan, 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.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.