The two-terminal Vladivostok airport also, unusually, has two separate airfields. Key Lakes Airfield is for airplanes operating on regional routes; Knevichi Airfield is for all aircraft. Both airfields have two runways. The airport is an hour's drive from Vladivostok and is a gateway for the far east of Russia. www.vladavia.ru
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The two terminals are within walking distance of each other.
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Bus: Buses link the airport and the city center, but they can be infrequent.
Taxi:Taxis are available. Cost should be in the region of US$50. It is not unusual for travelers to share a taxi to bring cost down.
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Money and communications: There is a bank and currency exchange facilities in the international terminal.
Eating and drinking: There is a fast-food restaurant and a bar in the international terminal.
Shopping: A number of shops can be found in both terminals, including duty free.
Luggage: Luggage storage facilities are available.
Other facilities: There is a first aid post and a baby care room.
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There are several big hotels in the city center, but the Vlad Motor Inn, at 35, 8th Street in the Sanatoraya district (tel: +7 4232 388888; Web site: www.vlad-inn.ru) is the closest to the airport. The hotel offers a free pick up service and has English speaking staff. In town try the huge Vlad Hotel (Web site: www.vladhotel.vl.ru/index.htm) or the Best Eastern Hundyai.
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There is a business center, and a telecommunication service center at the airport.
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