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Russia · Stavropol Kray

Pyatigorsk: how to get there and around

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Pyatigorsk is a city of 142,865 people in Russia (Stavropol Kray), 542 m (1,778 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Lermontovsky Station (Stavropol Krai).

Key facts

Population142,865
Elevation542 m (1,778 ft)
Area97 km²
Time zoneEurope/Moscow (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyRuble (RUB)
Dialling code+7
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODERUPYA
Coordinates44.05, 43.05
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Daylight in Pyatigorsk runs from about 8 h 56 min a day in late December to 15 h 33 min in late June (computed for 44.05° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Pyatigorsk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nalchik Airport (NAL, 76 km).

Flights to Pyatigorsk: every airport, routes and times

By rail: stations on record include Lermontovsky Station (Stavropol Krai). Trains to Pyatigorsk

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Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Twin towns and sister cities: Dubuque, Kochi, Panagyurishte, Hévíz, Schwerte, Trikala.

Common questions

Which airport serves Pyatigorsk?

Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Pyatigorsk?

About 142,865 people live in Pyatigorsk, across 97 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Pyatigorsk in?

Europe/Moscow, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Pyatigorsk?

The Ruble (RUB). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Pyatigorsk?

Tbilisi (300 km), Krasnodar (341 km), Makhachkala (378 km), Stavropol (139 km), Sochi (271 km).

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.