Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ekaterinburg Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
If you do not have a plane leaving soon, do not even think using the airport as an overnight base. -Mudheno
SVX Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport.
What to Expect
Ekaterinburg Airport (code: SVX) has two connected terminals, A and B, built within the last 15 years. Terminal A handles domestic routes, and Terminal B serves international routes. A third VIP business terminal offers upgraded amenities for a fee.
Amenities include a range of shops and eateries, and they all stay open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter a few airport lounges, one of which has shower facilities. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Koltsovo Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby, including one on airport grounds. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Ekaterinburg Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Koltsovo Airport:
- Power Nap – Inside the airport in Terminal B, 2nd Floor, Landside (before security). Hourly rates from 350 Rubles (Single)/450 Rubles (Double) for 1 hour. The fixed rate for 12-24 hours is 3000 Rubles (Single)/4200 Rubles (Double). » Check Rates
- Angelo Airport Hotel – This hotel is connected to Terminal 3 via a covered walkway. » Check Rates
- Liner Airport Hotel – 200m/3 minute walk to the airport. No airport shuttle. The hotel offers six and 12-hour packages for transit passengers. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Ekaterinburg, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use & Single Visit Passes
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Emerald Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal A, Airside, Floor 2. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door.
- Topaz Business Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, 2nd Floor. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Opal Business Lounge – Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, 2nd Floor. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Ekaterinburg Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
The airport has restaurants and coffee shops, both Landside and Airside. The following dining options are open 24 hours: Shokoladnitsa • Mamulya • GrenkiPub • Charter’s Pub • Grizzly Diner • Balkan Grill • Kroshka Kartoshka • Black & White Coffee • Piccolo • Siberian Pine • Khoroshie novosti • Solovyov wine bar • Misha and Teddy.
Luggage Storage & Storage
Luggage Storage is available in the Domestic Terminal A, lower Level. Rates start at 100 RUB/piece for the 1st hour to a maximum of 350 RUB for the 1st 24 hours. Each additional day after that costs 100 RUB. Winter clothing (coats, hats, footwear, etc) can also be stored for 100 RUB per day.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
Showers are available in a few of the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available in all passenger areas. Connect to the “Free_SVX” network for access.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Terminals A and B, on the 1st floor.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Domestic Terminal A, 2nd floor.
Currency Exchange – Sberbank offers full-service banking, including foreign currency exchange. Location: Terminal B, 1st floor, right-hand side. Global Exchange has an office in each Arrival Hall (Domestic and International terminals), open 24 hours daily.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Heinemann provides Duty-Free shopping in Domestic Terminal B, Floor 1. A small variety of shops are also available to pass the time in the airport.
Information Desk – Have any questions? There is a help desk to provide assistance. Location: Domestic Terminal B, 1st floor.
Luggage Wrapping – Services are available in Domestic Terminal A, Floor 1 and International Terminal B, Floor 2. Prices start at 500 RUB per piece.
Massage Chairs – Visit the US Medica store to relax in a massage chair. Location: Domestic Terminal A, Floor 2.
Medical Services – Free first aid is available at the medical station. Location: Terminal A, Floor 1, Domestic, Right wing. Hours: 24 a day.
Nursery Room – If you are travelling with a child under seven, you can use the Nursery Room, which includes everything you need to care for your child. Facilities include children’s and adult beds, a fully-equipped kitchen, a game room, a washing machine, a sofa with a TV in the lounge area and more. Overnight accommodation is permitted (with your children, of course). A medical clearance certificate issued by the airport medical station is required to gain access. Location: Terminal A, Domestic, Floor 1.
Pharmacy – There is a pharmacy in Terminal 2B, International, Ground Floor, near customs. Hours: 24 hours.
Post Office – Drop off your last-minute postcards to friends and family at the airport’s mailbox. Location: International Terminal B, 1st floor.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – There are designated smoking rooms within the airport.
VR Game Zone – The game zone allows you to have fun while waiting for the flight. Location: International Terminal B, Floor 2
Bus
Shuttle Bus 1 links the airport to Koltsovo Railway Station in a 45-minute journey. Buses run from 5:30 AM – 11:30 PM. A single-ride ticket is 100 RUB plus 20 RUB for luggage. A longer but much more affordable option is with the regular bus Line 1, which takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. The bus runs from 6:08 AM – 11:41 PM and costs 28 RUB for a single ticket.
Several intercity buses can connect you from the airport to the surrounding areas. To see all the bus routes, visit the Ekaterinburg Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies have offices in the Arrivals Hall of the Domestic Terminal: Avis • Rental Cars • Rent Motors.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area 24 hours a day. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. Total trip time between the airport and city center is 30 minutes.
Train
The Koltsovo Express No.6038 and No.6040 link the airport to Ekaterinburg-Passazhirsky railway station in a 40-minute journey. As of this update, tickets are 22 – 50 RUB.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.