Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ulan Ude 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.
They have a “foreigners” lounge, probably also used by bigwigs, if any ever go there, with very comfy couches. – GS North
UUD 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 Ulan Ude Airport.
What to Expect
Ulan Ude Airport (code: UUD) has a small, modernized terminal that handles domestic and international traffic. A new terminal may be under construction. Amenities include a few eateries and cafes and three small shops. WiFi is available for a fee.
Sleeping in Ulan Ude Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations, 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. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Ulan Ude 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
As of this update, we have been unable to confirm the airport’s hours of operation. We recommend that you read a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide, and we will update it.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Ulan Ude Airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near the airport
- Polet – 500m from the terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Ulan Ude, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter 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!
- Baikal Lounge – Location: Airside, 2nd Floor, opposite security control. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Ulan Ude Airport Lounges
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
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: unknown.
Baby Care Services – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a baby care room for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. The exact location is unknown.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available free of charge in the Arrivals area.
Duty-Free & Shopping – There is an Aerotrade Duty-Free store, as well as a gift shop available for passengers.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, it is unknown whether there are any 24-hour dining options. There are at least three cafés. Locations: Airside, Departures Area, 1st Floor • Landside, Arrivals Area.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Location: Arrivals Hall. Rates: from 150 rubles per 24 hours for a standard locker. For larger lockers, the rate is 300 rubles per 24 hours. Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM).
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Available in the ticketing area. Rate: RUB 450 per piece of luggage.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, a medical center can be found. Hours: 24 hours daily. The exact location is unknown.
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.
Showers – Not available.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Ulan Ude and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there is a Ticket Office (Domestic Terminal) that can assist you.
WiFi / Internet – WiFi is available at Lake Baikal Airport for a fee. Free WiFi is available inside the business lounge and at the Orda Café located airside on the 1st Floor of the Departures Hall.
Buses
Local bus routes 28, 55, and 77 all connect the airport to the city center. Buses operate from 6:15 AM – 7:00 PM, stopping at the airport approximately every 10 minutes. As of this update, the bus fare is RUB 20.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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.