Why go
- City in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
- Served by Bratsk Airport (BTK).
History
Bratsk is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River near the vast Bratsk Reservoir. It had population of 224,071 (2021 census).
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Cargoitalia 2G (A81) · 2 routes: Irkutsk, Novosibirsk
- Aircompany Yakutia R3 (737-700) · 1 route: Moscow
- S7 Airlines S7 (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.
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 Bratsk Airport (BTK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTK has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Moscow, Novosibirsk). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Речной порт, 2.1 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 Bratsk, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.