The city-hero Murmansk – the administrative centre of the Murmansk Region – is located in the southern part of Kola Bay of Barents Sea, 50 kilometres away from Arctic Ocean. It stretches 20 kilometres from the Rost River in the North to Fadeev Stream in the South. A part of the city stands on the western coast of the gulf. The city’s population counts 317.5 thousand persons as of January, 1st, 2007.
Murmansk is the only large nonfreezing seaport in the European North of Russia and one of the largest Russian ports. It is the all-year-round gate to Arctic regions. Murmansk is the base of the Russian nuclear icebreaking fleet.
Murmansk presents the exotic of polar day (from May, 23rd till July, 21st) as well as depression of polar night (from December, 2nd till January, 11th). Snow remains here for about 200 days a year, with the lowest air temperature of minus 39.40 (as fixed on January, 27th, 1999), and the highest temperature plus 33.10 (July, 9th, 1972).
Murmansk means grey rocks and stones, exuberant flowering of lilacs and mountain ashes in summer, and mushrooms and berries right outside the belt highway.
Murmansk is the only city in the Subarctic that has trolley-bus transportation.
How to get to Murmansk Airport - Book Transfer Online
One of the best ways is to book a transfer to Murmansk Airport online in advance, when you have time to choose the right taxi-company providing English-speaking drivers.
You can catch a taxi upon your arrival right at the airport, but you should always beware of riding an unlicensed taxi. Remember, that riding an unlicensed taxi may be dangerous, besides, the prices asked before and after the ride may vary greatly.
Booking a transfer to Murmansk Airport online is especially convenient if you have a late flight, as you may feel sure you'll not get stuck in a traffic jam at night.
Russia-IC recommends Kiwi transfer service and transfers from/to the airport. Here you can make a booking to Murmansk Airport and choose the car you like including the class of the car, standard or business.
All cars are equipped with GPS, and are constantly checked, all drivers are licensed. Most cars are equipped with terminals, so you can pay taxi with credit card (American Express, Visa, Master Card etc.).
How to book transfer to Murmansk Airport online:
1. Find the route you want
Choose Murmansk Airport, city or train station in the search box.
2. Book transfer online
Specify the date and time of the transfer, the flight number, the hotel address or name and other details of the trip. Leave your contact details and make a prepayment. As soon as you do it, the car is booked.
3. Driver will meet you
At the appointed time and place, our driver will pick you up. He will be with your nameplate and all necessary information about the trip. He will help you with the luggage and comfortably take you to your destination.
This is the easiest way to get to Murmansk Airport.
Author: Anna Dorozhkina