Flights to Irkutsk
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Irkutsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Irkutsk International Airport (IKT), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,696-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk International Airport | IKT | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,696 ft | 1,675 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,696 ft, IKT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,675 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Irkutsk
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk to Hohhot | China | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Irkutsk to Baotou | China | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Irkutsk to Ordos | China | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Irkutsk to Bayan Nur | China | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Irkutsk to Novosibirsk | Russia | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Irkutsk to Krasnoyarsk | Russia | 847 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Irkutsk to Ulan Bator | Mongolia | 522 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Irkutsk to Shizuishan | China | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Irkutsk to Barnaul | Russia | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Irkutsk to Dongsheng | China | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Irkutsk to Tomsk | Russia | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Irkutsk to Kemerovo | Russia | 1,237 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Irkutsk to Ulanqab | China | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk | Russia | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Irkutsk to Jiuquan | China | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude | Russia | 232 km (144 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Irkutsk to Xilinhot | China | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Irkutsk to Hulunbuir | China | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Irkutsk to Chita | Russia | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Irkutsk to Ulanhot | China | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Irkutsk to Hulan Ergi | China | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Irkutsk to Jining | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Irkutsk to Beijing | China | 1,659 km (1,031 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Irkutsk to Istanbul | Turkey | 5,616 km (3,490 mi) | about 7 h 57 min |
| Irkutsk to Tianjin | China | 1,766 km (1,097 mi) | about 3 h 1 min |
| Irkutsk to Moscow | Russia | 4,202 km (2,611 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Irkutsk to Harbin | China | 1,776 km (1,104 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Irkutsk to Shenyang | China | 1,852 km (1,151 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Irkutsk to London | United Kingdom | 6,490 km (4,033 mi) | about 9 h 4 min |
| Irkutsk to New York City | United States | 9,672 km (6,010 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Irkutsk?
Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is IKT from Irkutsk city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Irkutsk on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.