Vladivostok International Airport (VVO)
Artyom, RU 🇷🇺 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
UHWW
IATA
VVO
Elevation
59 ft
Region
RU-PRI
Local Time
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GPS Code: UHWW
Local Code: Not available
Location: 43.396256° N, 132.148155° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: Vladivostok-Knevichi Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Traveler sentiment for Vladivostok International Airport (VVO) is mixed, often highlighting its modern infrastructure but pointing out significant service limitations. While the airport is generally seen as clean and functional, many travelers experience frustrations with staff, language barriers, and restricted amenities.
What Travelers Love
- Modern and Clean Facilities: The airport, particularly Terminal A, is often praised for being new, spacious, and well-maintained.
- Efficient Immigration (sometimes): Some travelers have reported very fast processing times from plane touchdown to exiting the airport, including passport control and baggage claim.
- 24-hour Services: The airport offers useful 24-hour services like SIM card booths with unlimited data plans and convenience stores.
- Good Transportation Connections: There are diverse options to reach the city, including an Aeroexpress train, Bus 107, and taxis.
Common Complaints
- Limited Foreign Language Support: A significant issue is the lack of English-speaking staff, with forms and Wi-Fi instructions often only in Russian, creating difficulties for international travelers.
- Slow Check-in and Immigration: Despite some positive experiences, many reviews mention extremely long check-in lines, slow and bureaucratic passport control, and tight security at the airport entrance, leading to potential delays and frustration. Current security wait times can be around 28 minutes, and passport control around 8 minutes, though these vary.
- Limited Food and Shopping Options: Travelers frequently note the sparse selection of food and beverage outlets and shopping opportunities, especially in international areas, with some shops predominantly selling local souvenirs or alcohol.
- Unfriendly or Unhelpful Staff: Interactions with airport staff, particularly during peak times, have been described as unhelpful or unprofessional by some travelers.
- Inconvenient Train Schedule and Taxi Fares: The Aeroexpress train to the city runs infrequently, and taxis can be expensive, with non-Russian speakers sometimes facing inflated prices.
Overall, Vladivostok International Airport is a relatively modern facility, but travelers should be prepared for potential language barriers, limited amenities, and potentially slow processing times during busy periods. It is advisable to allow ample time for airport procedures and consider pre-booking transportation if arriving late.
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Airport Routes
Vladivostok International Airport (VVO) offers 69 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Aurora, S7 Airlines, Aeroflot and others. Popular destinations from Artyom include Harbin Taiping Int'l, Khabarovsk Novy, Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Mukhino.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Harbin Taiping Int'l (HRB) 4
- Khabarovsk Novy (KHV) 4
- Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo (KJA) 3
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) 3
- Mukhino (UUD) 3
- Irkutsk Int'l (IKT) 3
- Shanghai Pudong Int'l (PVG) 3
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) 3
- Novosibirsk Tolmachevo (OVB) 2
- Sheremetyevo Int'l (SVO) 2
- Yakutsk (YKS) 2
- Ignatyevo (BQS) 2
Newly Discovered
- Irkutsk Int'l (IKT) new
- Yelizovo (PKC) new
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) new
- Ignatyevo (BQS) new
- Harbin Taiping Int'l (HRB) new
- Yakutsk (YKS) new
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) new
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) new
- Cam Ranh (CXR) new
- Khabarovsk Novy (KHV) new
- Sheremetyevo Int'l (SVO) new
- Plastun (TLY) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Vladivostok International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aurora
SHU
/ HZ
|
19 | 692 | 19 | Feb 14, 2026 |
S7 Airlines
SBI
/ S7
|
8 | 449 | 8 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Aeroflot
AFL
/ SU
|
8 | 396 | 8 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Rossiya Airlines
SDM
/ FV
|
8 | 197 | 8 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Ural
SVR
/ U6
|
3 | 103 | 3 | Feb 12, 2026 |
|
Yakutia Airlines
SYL
/ R3
|
3 | 50 | 3 | Feb 14, 2026 |
IrAero
IAE
/ IO
|
3 | 38 | 3 | Feb 12, 2026 |
Air China
CCA
/ CA
|
1 | 37 | 1 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Hainan Airlines
CHH
/ HU
|
3 | 32 | 3 | Jan 8, 2026 |
|
Air Koryo
KOR
/ JS
|
1 | 27 | 1 | Feb 5, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06/24 |
3191 ft | 65 ft | ASP | Closed |
07L/25R |
11483 ft | 197 ft | CON | Closed |
07R/25L |
11483 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
16/34 |
1975 ft | 65 ft | ASP | Closed |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | VLADIVOSTOK ATIS | 127.8 MHz |
| GND | TAXIING | 121.7 MHz |
| PMSV | VLADIVOSTOK VOLMET | 126.4 MHz |
| RDR | Vladivostok Radar | 123.4 MHz |
| Reserve | for all ATC units | 124.0 MHz |
| Service | Start-up; Towing | 118.3 MHz |
| TWR | Vladivostok Start | 119.5 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at the airport. You can use the official taxi desk located in the arrivals hall for a fixed-rate journey or use popular ride-hailing apps like Yandex.Go and Maxim for potentially lower fares. The trip to Vladivostok city center typically takes 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies, including international brands like Avis and local providers, have desks in the arrivals hall. It is highly recommended to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your national driver's license. Be aware that many cars in Vladivostok are right-hand drive imports from Japan, even though Russia has right-hand traffic.
Public Transportation
The airport is well-connected by public transport. The Aeroexpress train is a fast and convenient option, connecting the airport directly to the central Vladivostok Railway Station in about 55 minutes. For a more budget-friendly choice, public bus №107 runs between the airport and the Vladivostok bus station, with a travel time of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
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