Why go
- City in Magadan Oblast, Russia.
- Served by Sokol Airport (GDX).
History
Magadan is a port town and the administrative centre of Magadan Oblast, Russia. The city is located on the isthmus of the Staritsky Peninsula by the Nagaev Bay; it serves as a gateway to the Kolyma region.
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (CRJ-200, AN4) · 2 routes: Khabarovsk, Yakutsk
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319) · 1 route: Khabarovsk
- Aircompany Yakutia R3 (SU9) · 1 route: Khabarovsk
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320) · 1 route: Irkutsk
- Transaero Airlines UN (767-300) · 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 to stay
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 Sokol Airport (GDX); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GDX has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Khabarovsk, Irkutsk, Moscow, Yakutsk).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Magadan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.