Why go
- City in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia.
- Served by Abakan International Airport (ABA).
History
Abakan is the capital city of Khakassia, Russia, located in the central part of the Minusinsk Depression, at the confluence of the Yenisei and Abakan Rivers. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 165,214—a slight increase over 165,197 recorded during the 2002 Census and a further increase from 154,092 recorded during the 1989 Census.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A320) · 1 route: Moscow
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (AN4) · 1 route: Irkutsk
- NordStar Airlines Y7 (737-800) · 1 route: Norilsk
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320) · 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 Abakan International Airport (ABA); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ABA has direct flights to 4 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Moscow, Norilsk). 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 Abakan (Republic of Khakassia). 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.