The international airport "Volgograd" is called "Gumrak" - after the same name of the residential area in which it is located. It appeared quite a long time ago, in 1954, on the basis of a military airfield.
Section 1. General information
To date, the airport is located"Volgograd" in 15 kilometers from the center of the city itself, which can be reached by bus or taxi. It is quite easy to do this. From the airport to the stop "Tech. college "can be reached by bus number 6a, to the stop" Kosmonavtov street "- by shuttle bus No. 6K, to the cinema" Yubileiny "- by shuttle bus number 80a. On the route Airport - Kassy "Aeroflot" goes minibus № 6.
However, even if you get lost, you should not worry, because the airport "Volgograd" is the address that is known to every local resident.
By taxi to the center costs about 350-400 rubles. Also nearby the airport there are car parks where you can be met by relatives and friends.
Section 2. Typical features and services
Airport "Volgograd" provides passengers with allthe most necessary services. There are ATMs, a health center, self-service terminals, a cafe, a post office, car rental, free Wi-Fi, and a VIP sector. In addition, on its territory is a hotel for transit passengers.
In general, it consists of two buildings:international and domestic airlines. In the building for domestic air transportation, there are air ticket offices, a waiting room, a superior room, a search and check-in hall, an arrival hall, 2 departure halls, a café and a waiting room on the second floor.
In the building for international air transportation there is an arrival and departure hall, a waiting room, a customs inspection and check-in hall, an arrival and departure lounge of superior comfort.
In recent years, the appearance of the airport has undergonesignificant changes: the adjacent territory was landscaped, the upper part of the facade was renovated, the baggage claim and arrival hall was added, and the building of domestic airlines was repaired.
By the way, because of a fairly solid occupiedSquare airport "Volgograd" map, as, however, and the navigator show without problems. In connection with the holding in Volgograd of one of the stages of the World Cup in 2018, the expansion and further reconstruction of the airport complex is planned.
Section 3. Traveler reviews about the airport "Volgograd"
Previously, many travelers flying throughVolgograd Airport, noted the lack of major repairs and poor technical equipment. Currently, the airport management has carried out a partial reconstruction of buildings. Further improvements are also planned in its equipment.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that touristsin most cases, they express their dissatisfaction with the changes in the baggage allowance rules, which are already reported during the search. Therefore, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with all the norms and innovations in advance so that during the registration no controversial situations arise.
In order to avoid various misunderstandings and the safety of personal belongings, it is recommended to carefully pack them in plastic wrap.
And most importantly, remember an important thing: with a positive attitude, any shortcomings in the work of the staff will seem trivial.
