AERUpdated March 21, 2026

Getting to and from Sochi airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Sochi airport (AER), 28 km from Sochi. See also the airport guide for general information.

Sochi Airport offers various transport options that efficiently connect the terminal with the city centre, coastal districts, and the mountain resorts in Krasnaya Polyana.

Train

The high-speed Lastochka train is the most comfortable and reliable option. The railway station is physically integrated with the airport terminal, allowing pedestrian access from the arrivals area.

Destinations: It operates services to Sochi central station (approximately 45 minutes), Adler, Matsesta and Khosta, as well as direct services to the mountain resorts of Rosa Khutor and Esto-Sadok.

Frequency: Timetables vary depending on the season, with higher frequency during winter and summer. You can check real-time departures on the official RZD website.

Buses

Urban bus stops are located directly outside the passenger terminal exit.

  • Line 105 / 105s: Connect the city centre of Sochi with the airport and continue to Rosa Khutor. The "s" (express) variant makes fewer intermediate stops. They operate approximately between 5:00 am and 11:30 pm.
  • Line 135 / 535: Link the airport with the Sirius district (Olympic Park) and the ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana.
  • Line 558: Service connecting the airport with Psou, on the border with Abkhazia.

SkyBus: During peak season, a special shuttle service operates, offering direct and comfortable transfers to the main mountain hotels (Gorki Gorod, Laura and Rosa Khutor).

Taxis

It is recommended to use only authorised transport services to ensure safety and official fares.

Official Service: The airport has an official taxi booking desk in the baggage reclaim area (first floor). There, you can request a vehicle and receive a receipt with a fixed fare for the journey.

Apps: Ride-hailing platforms such as Yandex Go and Uber Russia operate normally at the airport. The estimated travel time to Sochi city centre is around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions along the coastal road.

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Tips for getting to and from AER

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Sochi airport is 28 km from Sochi. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at AER.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the AER airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at AER.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near AER.
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