Kazan airport (KZN)

Kazan Gabdulla Tuqay International Airport (KZN), opened on 15 September 1979, is the main air transport hub of the Republic of Tatarstan. It plays a strategic role in connecting the region with multiple destinations within the Russian Federation, as well as with countries in Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and selected international destinations.

Official Website: kazan.aero

Telephone: +7 843 267 8807

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Terminals

The airport complex features three passenger terminals that operate 24 hours a day. Terminals 1 and 1A are integrated within the same building, while Terminal 2 operates independently for exclusive services:

• Terminal 1: Primarily used for regional flights within the Russian Federation and low-cost services.
• Terminal 1A: The most modern terminal, responsible for handling the majority of international and long-haul domestic flights.
• Terminal 2: A building dedicated exclusively to executive aviation, VIP passengers, and business flights.

Annual Traffic (2024): 5.4 million passengers.

Information Points

You will find general information desks on the first floor of Terminal 1A, available 24 hours a day for assistance with flights and services. In Terminal 2, there is an additional service point aimed at executive aviation passengers, with hours adapted to the building’s operations.

 Location

The airport is located 25 km (15 miles) southeast of the city of Kazan.

Parking services at Kazan airport (KZN)

The airport has several parking areas conveniently located in front of the terminal buildings, designed for both short-term and long-term stays.

Parking Areas

The parking system is automated and divided according to proximity to the main entrances:

• Main Car Park (P1): Located in front of Terminals 1 and 1A. It is ideal for dropping off or picking up passengers. It offers a 15-minute grace period free of charge.
• Long-Stay Car Park: Designated areas for passengers leaving their vehicles for several days, with decreasing daily rates depending on the length of stay.
• Terminal 2 (VIP): Exclusive parking area located directly in front of Terminal 2, with restricted access and differentiated tariffs.

Payment and Charges

Payment for parking is made exclusively in Russian roubles (RUB) via payment machines located both inside the terminals and in the parking exit areas.

Important Information: The machines accept cash and local bank cards. It is recommended to keep the entry ticket, as it is required to process payment and enable vehicle exit.

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Free Parking

In accordance with current legislation, parking is free of charge for vehicles transporting persons with disabilities, provided they are properly registered and parked in spaces marked with the international accessibility symbol.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Kazan Airport features infrastructure adapted and services designed to ensure the comfort and safety of all travellers, including passengers with reduced mobility, those with sensory disabilities, unaccompanied minors, and families with young children.

Assistance for Reduced Mobility

To ensure smooth assistance and the availability of technical equipment, it is recommended to contact your airline at least 48 hours before your flight departure to arrange the necessary support.

• Airport Services: Airport staff provide assistance with check-in, security control, baggage handling, and transfer to the aircraft. The airport is equipped with wheelchairs and lifts (ambulifts) to facilitate boarding for aircraft not directly connected to boarding bridges.
• Call Points: Assistance buttons are located at terminal entrances and in parking areas to request immediate help upon arrival.
• Infrastructure: The terminals are equipped with ramps, lifts with tactile signage, and adapted toilets.

Reserved Parking: The airport provides free parking spaces exclusively for vehicles driven by or transporting persons with disabilities, provided they are properly accredited.

Travelling with Children and Infants

The airport offers specific facilities to make waiting times more comfortable for families:

• Mother and Child Room: Located on the second floor of Terminal 1, this room is available 24 hours a day and is free of charge for passengers with children under 7 years old (and children with disabilities up to 14 years old). It includes a play area, a kitchen equipped for heating food, changing tables, and sleeping rooms.
• Play Areas: In the boarding areas of Terminals 1A and 1, there are designated play spaces designed to entertain children before the flight.
• Baby Strollers: The airport provides strollers free of charge within the terminal to facilitate movement to the boarding gate.

Unaccompanied Minors

Airlines offer an escort service for minors aged between 5 and 12 years (in some cases up to 16) travelling alone. Airline staff supervise the child from the check-in desk until handover to the legal guardian at the destination airport. This service must be arranged in advance and the required documentation completed with the airline.