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Syktyvkar: how to get there and around

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Syktyvkar is a city of 245,083 people in Russia (Komi), 146 m (479 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Syktyvkar Airport (SCW), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Syktyvkar railroad station.

Key facts

Population245,083
Elevation146 m (479 ft)
Area152 km²
Time zoneEurope/Moscow (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyRuble (RUB)
Dialling code+7
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODERUSCW
Coordinates61.664, 50.816
Syktyvkar

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Daylight in Syktyvkar runs from about 5 h 25 min a day in late December to 19 h 44 min in late June (computed for 61.66° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Syktyvkar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Syktyvkar Airport (SCW), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Flights to Syktyvkar: every airport, routes and times

By rail: stations on record include Syktyvkar railroad station. Trains to Syktyvkar

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Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Twin towns and sister cities: Atyrau, Debrecen, Los Altos, Lovech, Cullera, Mahilyow, Taiyuan, Kemer.

Common questions

Which airport serves Syktyvkar?

Syktyvkar Airport (SCW), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.

How big is Syktyvkar?

About 245,083 people live in Syktyvkar, across 152 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Syktyvkar in?

Europe/Moscow, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Syktyvkar?

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

Which cities are near Syktyvkar?

Kirov (347 km), Ukhta (258 km), Solikamsk (392 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.